Step 3: The role of the RUC process Once a CPT® code is approved, the next step is determining its reimbursement value through the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC).

What is a CPT Code in Medical Billing? Ever noticed a five-digit number beside each item on your medical bill? That’s a CPT code, and it plays a crucial role in medical billing Services reimbursements ...

The CPT code set is widely used across the U.S. by provider and payer organizations to describe physician-patient interactions. In recent years, the CPT code set has expanded to describe care ...

The CPT system has three levels of codes: Category I, Category II, and Category III. Category I codes, the most common, are used to report general medical procedures and services.