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CINDY HUGHES

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CINDY HUGHES, CPC, CFPC

Fam Pract Manag. 2024;31(6):37

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AFTER-HOURS TIME SPENT DOCUMENTING E/M VISITS

NURSE VISITS FOR PATIENT EDUCATION AND INJECTIONS

BLINDNESS IN ONE EYE

PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE ADMINISTRATION

For other pneumonia vaccines, report 90684 for the 21-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV21) and 90732 for the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). Report administration of a pneumococcal vaccine with HCPCS code G0009 to Medicare plans. Other payers may accept 90471-90472, according to their individual requirements.

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