HCPCS Level II Coding Flashcards
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Which HCPCS Level II code range covers ambulance and transportation services?
Answer: A0000–A0999
A0000–A0999 covers transportation services including ambulance services and non-emergency medical transport.
Which HCPCS modifier indicates that a procedure was performed on the left side of the body?
Answer: LT
The modifier LT indicates that the procedure was performed on the left side of the body, while RT indicates the right side.
HCPCS modifier GY is used to indicate which situation?
Answer: The item is statutorily excluded or does not meet the Medicare benefit definition
Modifier GY indicates that an item or service is statutorily excluded or does not meet the Medicare definition of a covered benefit.
Which HCPCS Level II code section covers orthotic and prosthetic procedures?
Answer: L codes
L codes (L0000–L9999) cover orthotic and prosthetic procedures, devices, and components.
HCPCS modifier KX is used to indicate what?
Answer: The requirements specified in the applicable medical policy have been met
Modifier KX indicates that the requirements specified in the applicable Medicare coverage policy have been met and documentation is on file.
Which HCPCS Level II section contains temporary codes used by Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)?
Answer: K codes
K codes are temporary codes established by DME MACs for items that do not yet have a permanent national HCPCS code.
Which HCPCS Level II section covers vision, hearing, and speech-language pathology services?
Answer: V codes
V codes cover vision services, hearing services, and speech-language pathology services in HCPCS Level II.