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cpt code

cpt_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Current Procedural Terminology; a medical code set used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.

Standard Abbreviation

cpt_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  cpt_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- cpt code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cpt_cd as cpt_code
FROM claims;

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