COC HCPCS Level II Coding 2

Question 1

When a drug has both a CPT and a HCPCS Level II code, which should be used for outpatient hospital coding?

Accepted Answer

HCPCS Level II code, as it is more specific for the drug

Answer

CPT code always takes precedence

Answer

Either code is acceptable

Answer

Only report the diagnosis, not the drug administration

Question 2

Which HCPCS Level II code letter represents orthotics?

Accepted Answer

L

Answer

O

Answer

E

Answer

P

Question 3

A patient receives 250 mg of a drug, but the HCPCS code describes 50 mg per unit. How many units are reported?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

250

Question 4

HCPCS Level II modifiers are used to:

Accepted Answer

Provide additional information about a service or supply

Answer

Replace a CPT code

Answer

Indicate a diagnosis

Answer

Override Medicare guidelines

Question 5

Which HCPCS Level II code letter covers vision services?

Accepted Answer

V

Answer

S

Answer

T

Answer

H

Question 6

What is the purpose of 'S' codes in HCPCS Level II?

Accepted Answer

Temporary codes used by non-Medicare payers for services not in CPT

Answer

Surgical supply codes for Medicare

Answer

Skilled nursing facility services

Answer

Statistical tracking codes only