Manipulation Procedures of Head CPT® Code range 21073- 21073

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Head 21073-21073 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 21073- 21073
Manipulation Procedures of Head
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