CPT^® 99600, Under Home Visit Services

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 99600 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Home Visit Services.

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Use 99600 to report a home visit service or procedure that does not have a specific code.

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