COC HCPCS Level II Coding 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does HCPCS Level II coding primarily describe?
- Non-physician services, supplies, durable medical equipment, and drugs (Correct answer)
- Physician surgical procedures
- Inpatient diagnosis codes
- Anesthesia services only
Correct answer: Non-physician services, supplies, durable medical equipment, and drugs
HCPCS Level II codes cover non-physician services, supplies, durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and drugs not described in CPT.
Question 2: Which letter begins HCPCS Level II codes for durable medical equipment (DME)?
- E (Correct answer)
- A
- L
- K
Correct answer: E
HCPCS Level II codes beginning with the letter 'E' represent durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and hospital beds.
Question 3: HCPCS Level II codes beginning with the letter 'J' represent:
- Drugs administered other than oral method (Correct answer)
- Ambulance and transportation services
- Prosthetic procedures
- Vision services
Correct answer: Drugs administered other than oral method
HCPCS Level II 'J' codes describe drugs administered by injection or other non-oral routes, such as chemotherapy agents.
Question 4: Which HCPCS Level II code range covers ambulance and transportation services?
- A0021–A0999 (Correct answer)
- B4034–B9999
- G0001–G9999
- S0012–S9999
Correct answer: A0021–A0999
HCPCS Level II codes in the A-range (A0021–A0999) include ambulance and other medical transport services.
Question 5: What is the format of a HCPCS Level II code?
- One letter followed by four numbers (Correct answer)
- Five numbers
- Two letters followed by three numbers
- One letter followed by five numbers
Correct answer: One letter followed by four numbers
HCPCS Level II codes consist of one alpha character (A–V) followed by four numeric digits.
Question 6: HCPCS Level II 'G' codes are primarily used for:
- Temporary procedures and services for Medicare (Correct answer)
- Genetic testing
- Physical therapy services
- Gastrointestinal procedures
Correct answer: Temporary procedures and services for Medicare
'G' codes are temporary HCPCS Level II codes established by CMS for services not yet classified in CPT, particularly for Medicare programs.
COC HCPCS Level II Coding 1
What does HCPCS Level II coding primarily describe?