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CPT- Intro To HCPCS (Lecture Exam 1) – Qs & As
CPT- Intro To HCPCS (Lecture Exam 1) – Qs & As
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CPT- Intro To HCPCS (Lecture Exam 1) – Qs & AsWhat is HCPCS Correct Ans - Established in 1978
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
HCPCS Level 1 CPT codes used for Correct Ans - Identify medical
services and procedures furnished by physicians, other health
care,professions and facility outpatient areas.
How can you tell a Level I CPT code Correct Ans - Its a 5 digit
numeric code,
ie 47652- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Standard coding system used for Medicare (and other health insurance
program) claims
Consists of two principal subsystems;
Level I- CPT
Level II- National Codes Correct Ans - HCPCS
What are the types of Levels in HCPCS Correct Ans - Level I, Level II
and Level III
What is Level II HCPCS used for Correct Ans - Codes and
descriptions for services and supplies (medical supplies, durable medical
equipment, injections/drugs, orthotics and prosthetics, opthamologic
services, wheelchairs, drugs, walkers & scooters, etc.
Who maintains Level I HCPCS codes Correct Ans - AMA, annually
Who maintains Level II HCPCS codes Correct Ans - CMS, annually
How can you tell its a Level II HCPCS code Correct Ans - Always
begins with a letter followed by 4 numbers
its a 5 digit alphanumeric code ( letter A-V, except S & I, + 4 digits
ie. A0000 - V9999
What does the letter denote in Level II HCPCS codes Correct Ans -
types of services or supplies
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