CMC HCPCS Level II Coding

Question 1

What does the acronym HCPCS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

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Health Care Procedural Coding Standard

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Hospital Common Procedure Classification System

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Healthcare Coding Procedure Classification System

Question 2

HCPCS Level II codes consist of which alphanumeric format?

Accepted Answer

One letter followed by four numeric digits

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Five numeric digits

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Two letters followed by three numeric digits

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Three letters followed by two numeric digits

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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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Question 4

HCPCS Level II codes primarily cover which types of services and items?

Accepted Answer

Supplies, equipment, drugs, and non-physician services not covered by CPT

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Physician office visits and surgical procedures

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Inpatient hospital stays and diagnosis-related groups

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Laboratory tests and pathology services only

Question 5

Which HCPCS Level II code range is specifically designated for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?

Accepted Answer

E codes (E0100–E9999)

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A codes (A0000–A9999)

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K codes (K0000–K9999)

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L codes (L0100–L9999)

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of HCPCS Level II modifiers?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional information or alter the description of a service or supply

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To indicate a procedure was performed bilaterally

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To denote that a service was not covered by the payer

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To identify the type of anesthesia used during a procedure

Question 7

Which HCPCS Level II code section covers ambulance and other transportation services?

Accepted Answer

A codes

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B codes

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D codes

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S codes