Barry is a healthy 32-year-old established patient who has come in for his annual physical exam. When asked if he has any current problems or complaints, he says no. The ICD-9 code for his visit will be found in which of the following code ranges?
A) 290-319
B) 460-519
C) 760-779
D) V01-V83
E) E800-E999

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The ICD-9 code for an annual physical exam where the patient has no current problems or complaints falls under the category of V codes (V01-V83), which are used for encounters for circumstances other than a disease or injury, such as a person with a live-born infant or a healthy individual receiving a medical service.

Barry Is a Healthy 32-Year-Old Established Patient Who Has Come