What is the difference between CPT codes and ICD-9 codes?
A. Current Prodedural Terminology (CPT) is a listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures as they are performed by physicians. The purpose is to provide a uniform language to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. The book is prepared by the American Medical Association. International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes are for the diagnosis, condition, problem, or other reason for the encounter. The ICD-9-CM, diagnosis, is used in conjunction with the CPT procedure book. This book is prepared by Practice Management Information Corporation.
A. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures as they are performed by physicians. The purpose is to provide a uniform language to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. The book is prepared by the American Medical Association. International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes are for the diagnosis, condition, problem, or other reason for the encounter. The ICD-9-CM, diagnosis, is used in conjunction with the CPT procedure book. This book is prepared by Practice Management Information Corporation.
