Type of medical classification
This article is about the system of medical classification. For procedural code as used in computer programming, see
Procedural programming.
Procedure codes are a sub-type of medical classification used to identify specific surgical, medical, or diagnostic interventions. The structure of the codes will depend on the classification; for example some use a numerical system, others alphanumeric.
Examples of procedure codes
International
North American
European
Other
See also
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