CPT code

CPT codes are a universally used system in order to classify and identify medical, surgical, and laboratory procedures or services performed by physicians. Three categories of CPT codes exist: category 1, 2, and 3. Category 1 codes are used to identify procedures or services directly performed by the physician. Category 2 CPT code are supplemental tracking codes and are often used optionally. Category 3 CPT codes are designated to new and developing technology, procedures, and services (20). Specifically, in this study, we used category 1 CPT code 27130.