CPC - Certified Professional Coder HCPCS Level II Codes Questions and Answers

Question 1

A physician administers an injection of a specific chemotherapy drug in the office. Which section of HCPCS Level II would contain the code for the drug itself?

Accepted Answer

J codes (Drugs Administered Other Than Oral Method)

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A codes (Medical and Surgical Supplies)

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E codes (Durable Medical Equipment)

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L codes (Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures)

Question 2

A patient is fitted for and receives a new, standard manual wheelchair for home use. Which HCPCS Level II modifier must be appended to the wheelchair code to indicate that it is new equipment?

Accepted Answer

NU (New equipment)

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RR (Rental)

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UE (Used equipment)

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LT (Left side)

Question 3

The maintenance of the HCPCS Level II code set, including the addition, deletion, and revision of codes, is managed by which organization?

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 Hospital Association (AHA)

Question 4

A podiatrist performs routine foot care by trimming a patient's toenails. This service is considered statutorily non-covered by Medicare. Which modifier should be appended to the procedure code to inform Medicare that the service is statutorily excluded and will not be covered?

Accepted Answer

GY (Item or service statutorily excluded)

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GA (Waiver of liability statement on file)

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GZ (Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary)

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59 (Distinct procedural service)

Question 5

Which of the following HCPCS Level II code ranges is designated for temporary national codes for professional services and procedures that do not yet have a permanent CPT or national code?

Accepted Answer

G codes

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J codes

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L codes

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E codes

Question 6

A diabetic patient is supplied with a blood glucose monitor for home use, as well as a box of test strips. How would these two items be categorized and coded within HCPCS Level II?

Accepted Answer

The monitor is durable medical equipment (E code) and the test strips are supplies (A code).

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Both items are considered supplies and are reported with A codes.

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The monitor is a supply (A code) and the test strips are durable medical equipment (E code).

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Both items are considered durable medical equipment and are reported with E codes.