CPT Codes: Know the three categories

Maintained by American Medical Association (AMA), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes can be found in various paperwork and documentation as we make the transition through any healthcare experience.

When you do a CPT code search, you’ll find that there are three types of CPT codes:

Category I CPT Code

Category II CPT Code - Performance Measurement

Category III CPT Code – Emerging Technology

Category I CPT codes

These types of codes describe a procedure or service identifiable with a five-digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature. Category I CPT codes are restricted to clinically-recognized and generally accepted services. These codes are the permanent CPT codes