CPC HCPCS Level II Coding 3

Question 1

Which HCPCS Level II code range is assigned for ambulance services?

Accepted Answer

A0000-A0999

Answer

A0000-A0999 covers ambulance and transport services in HCPCS Level II.

Question 2

A patient is fitted with a below-knee prosthesis. Which HCPCS Level II code range applies?

Accepted Answer

L5000-L9999

Answer

L5000-L9999 covers prosthetic procedures, including lower-limb prosthetics such as below-knee devices.

Question 3

Which HCPCS modifier indicates that an item was replaced due to loss or irreparable damage?

Accepted Answer

RA

Answer

Modifier RA indicates replacement of a DME item, RB indicates replacement of a part of a DME item that was lost or irreparably damaged.

Question 4

Q-codes in HCPCS Level II are primarily used for:

Accepted Answer

Temporary codes for drugs, biologicals, and equipment pending permanent assignment

Answer

Q-codes are temporary codes assigned by CMS for drugs, biologicals, and certain services awaiting permanent HCPCS classification.

Question 5

When billing Medicare for HCPCS Level II DME items, the 'MS' modifier indicates:

Accepted Answer

Six-month maintenance and servicing fee for parts and labor

Answer

The MS modifier is used for six-month maintenance and servicing fees for parts and labor not covered under a warranty for DME items.

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