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cpt system identifier

cpt_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id for a current procedural terminology code. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the cpt across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for cpt management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cpt_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  cpt_sys_id VARCHAR(100),  -- cpt system identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cpt_sys_id as cpt_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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