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Be Ready for Spring Sports with These Codes

Question: Our physicians are starting to see a lot of school-aged patients who need Spring sports physicals. Which codes are required to properly report them? Washington Subscriber Answer: Use the following codes for children aged five through 17. These codes will usually cover all the bases for school, sports, or work physicals, if the provider thoroughly documents the visit, including growth and [...]
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