Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code was initially published in 1966. The American Medical Association (AMA) created it and currently oversees it. The AMA originated in 1847 comprising physicians and medical students in the United States and was incorporated in 1897. They foster scientific innovation, enhanced public health, and encourage the doctor and patient relationship. Trust and collaboration are key ingredients to improve patient health (AMA, 2016a; AMA 2016b).
The CPT-4 ontology is the current ontology employed in the U.S by insurers and it is updated yearly. It is a national coding method to collect payments for medical services rendered by physicians. However, revisions are being made to start CPT-5 (Mitchell, n.d).
The CPT
The CPT-4 ontology is the current ontology employed in the U.S by insurers and it is updated yearly. It is a national coding method to collect payments for medical services rendered by physicians. However, revisions are being made to start CPT-5 (Mitchell, n.d).
The CPT