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How to Bill for N95 Masks

Question: One safety measure our pain management office has implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic is providing N95 masks to patients during their visits. What CPT® or HCPCS Level II code can we bill for these masks along with the follow-up visits? Answer: The current HCPCS Level II code book does not include a specific code for N95 masks. The manual [...]
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