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HCPCS Procedure Codes
Applying Level II HCPCS Procedure Codes Administration of a flu vaccine would be between the HCPCS code ranges of G0000-G9999. It is a procedure or professional service that is on a temporary basis. It is assigned by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A comprehensive oral exam would be coded between the HCPCS ranges of D0000-D9999. The rationale for this range is that these ranges are for dental procedures and an oral exam is specific to the mouth. Screening for hearing loss would be between the HCPCS code ranges of V5000-V5999. The rationale for these ranges is that these codes pertain to hearing services. A cortisone injection of 10 milligrams in the right shoulder would be the HCPCS code ranges of J0000-J8999 because
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