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. 760-779
B. 460-519
C. E800-E999
D. V01-V83
E. 290-319
Answer: D
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