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HCPCS Code for Companion care, adult (e.g., IADL/ADL); per 15 minutes S5135

HCPCS code S5135 for Companion care, adult (e.g., IADL/ADL); per 15 minutes as maintained by CMS falls under Various Home Care Services .

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Companion care, adult (e.g., IADL/ADL); per 15 minutes

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