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What are Category II codes?
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CPT®, ICD-10-CM, & HCPCS Level II
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What are Category II codes?
Options
- ATemporary codes for data collection purposes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier with a
- BProcedures/ services identified by a five digit CPT code and descriptor nomenclature; these
- COptional performance measurement tracking codes that are assigned an alphanumeric identifier
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