HCPCS Level II Codes Flashcards
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The HCPCS Level II modifier -GA is used to indicate which of the following?
Answer: Waiver of liability statement on file
The -GA modifier indicates that the provider has a signed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)/waiver of liability statement on file because Medicare may deny the claim.
Which HCPCS Level II code range covers hearing aids and audiology services/supplies?
Answer: V codes
V codes include V5000–V5299 for hearing devices and supplies, as well as eyeglasses and other vision-related items.
H codes in HCPCS Level II are used for which type of services?
Answer: Behavioral health and substance abuse services
H codes are used by state Medicaid programs to report behavioral health services, including mental health treatment and substance use disorder services.
A coder reports an injection of 10 mg of methylprednisolone acetate. What HCPCS Level II code is used?
Answer: J1020
J1020 represents methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg; for 10 mg, the coder would report J1020 with 0.5 units — J1020 is the base code for this drug.
When a DME supplier provides a used item to a Medicare patient, which HCPCS modifier is appended?
Answer: -UE
The -UE modifier (Used Durable Medical Equipment) indicates that the DME item was provided in used (not new) condition.
Which HCPCS Level II code series is designated for dental procedures on Medicare claims?
Answer: D codes
D codes (CDT codes) cover dental procedures and are included in the HCPCS Level II coding system for reporting dental services on Medicare and other claims.
A Medicare patient receives erythropoietin (Epoetin alfa) for anemia related to chronic kidney disease. The coder should report which code type?
Answer: Q code for Medicare drug
Epoetin alfa (Procrit/Epogen) is reported with Q0136 (not covered elsewhere) — a Q code used by CMS/Medicare for this specific drug in the ESRD setting.