To be eligible for a Category III code,the procedure or service must be involved in ongoing or planned research.

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Category III codes are temporary codes that are used for emerging technologies, services, and procedures that are not yet widely used. These codes are reviewed annually and are only used for services that are involved in ongoing or planned research. Therefore, it is true that eligibility for a Category III code requires the procedure or service to be involved in ongoing or planned research.

To Be Eligible for a Category III Code,the Procedure or Service