Codes in this range are reported when services are provided that are outside the normal services provided for the condition or injury of the present encounter:

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Prolonged Services codes are used when the service provided exceeds the usual time or is beyond the typical scope of services for a condition or injury encountered. This is in contrast to Preventive, Critical Care, and Home Services, which have their own specific contexts and do not inherently imply an extension beyond normal service durations or scopes.

Codes in This Range Are Reported When Services Are Provided