CBCS HCPCS Level II Coding

Question 1

What does the acronym HCPCS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

Answer

Health Care Procedural Classification Standard

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Hospital Common Procedure Coding Schedule

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Health Common Procedure Coding Syntax

Question 2

HCPCS Level II codes are structured as how many characters?

Accepted Answer

5 characters (1 letter + 4 numbers)

Answer

4 characters (1 letter + 3 numbers)

Answer

6 characters (2 letters + 4 numbers)

Answer

5 characters (2 letters + 3 numbers)

Question 3

Which organization is responsible for maintaining and updating HCPCS Level II codes?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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American Medical Association (AMA)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Question 4

HCPCS Level II codes in the 'A' code series (A0000–A9999) primarily represent which services?

Accepted Answer

Ambulance services and medical/surgical supplies

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Durable medical equipment only

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Orthotics and prosthetics

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Drugs administered by injection

Question 5

Which HCPCS Level II code series is designated for durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs and hospital beds?

Accepted Answer

E codes

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A codes

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L codes

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K codes

Question 6

HCPCS Level II 'J codes' are used to report which category of items?

Accepted Answer

Drugs administered other than oral method

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Orthotic procedures

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Prosthetic procedures

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Vision care services and supplies

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of HCPCS Level II codes in medical billing?

Accepted Answer

To report supplies, equipment, and services not adequately described by CPT codes

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To replace ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for outpatient claims

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To document patient demographic and insurance information

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To identify the ordering physician on a claim