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H Codes - Rehabilitative services. These codes provide data about the quality of care given. Regulatory Compliance All organizations that work with protected health information (PHI) must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). D Codes - Dental procedures. Anesthesia. Laboratory.
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