Which code system is maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA)?

• A. ICD-10-CM
• B. HCPCS
• C. DSM-5
• D. CPT

Answer: (D)

CPT, or Current Procedural Terminology, is the code set maintained by the American Medical Association. It’s the system used to describe medical procedures and services for billing and documentation, with updates published annually by the AMA to reflect new and evolving practices.

ICD-10-CM is a diagnosis coding system used for classifying diseases and health conditions and is maintained by CMS/NCHS, not the AMA. HCPCS covers procedures, supplies, and certain services not included in CPT and is also maintained by CMS. DSM-5 is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders used for clinical diagnoses and is published by the American Psychiatric Association, not the AMA.