The five character CPT codes included in the NHSN Operative Procedure Categories are obtained from Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), copyright 2011 by the American Medical Association (AMA). CPT is developed by the AMA as a listing of descriptive terms and five character identifying codes and modifiers for reporting medical services and procedures.
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