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CPT® Category III Codes

The CPT Web site provides a biannual electronic release of the Category III CPT codes. This section of CPT codes contains a temporary set of codes for emerging technologies, services, and procedures.

For more information on Category I, II, and III CPT codes:

Early Release Schedule

Applying for Codes

Category III Codes
Includes long descriptors for the codes to be included in the 2012 CPT® Code book.

Category III Medium Descriptors

Category III Short Descriptors

2012 CPT® Category III Codes with Short Descriptors and Archive Dates

CPT Category III Codes: History and Maintenance Process


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