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Current Procedural Terminology

Current Procedural Terminology, or CPT, is a system doctors and other healthcare providers use to code their treatments and procedures. It's like a set of instructions that helps them figure out how to talk about a patient's care. This system helps medical providers understand exactly what happened with a patient's care, and makes it easier for billing companies to be able to pay the provider. The codes also help healthcare facilities keep track of their treatments and procedures.