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What did HIPAA regulations result in regarding CPT Level III codes?

  1. Creation of new codes

  2. Elimination of Level II codes

  3. Deletion of local codes

  4. Expansion of reimbursement codes

The correct answer is: Deletion of local codes

HIPAA regulations resulted in the deletion of local codes regarding CPT Level III codes. This was done to standardize coding practices and promote consistency in healthcare billing and reimbursement across different regions and healthcare facilities. The other choices are not directly related to the impact of HIPAA regulations on CPT Level III codes.