Other Procedures on the Diaphragm CPT® Code range 39599- 39599

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Diaphragm 39599-39599 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 39599- 39599
Section 39599-39599
Other Procedures on the Diaphragm
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[QUOTE="meghanhannus, post: 509107, member: 61636"] Hello [EMAIL]tcypas@gmail.com[/EMAIL] where I work codes this procedure as CPT 39599 unlisted procedure of the diaphragm [/QUOTE] I am looking to co... [ Read More ]
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