Surgical Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils
Surgical Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils CPT® Code range 42700- 42999
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils 42700-42999 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.
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