CPT- Intro to HCPCS Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Pass

CPT- Intro to HCPCS Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Pass What is HCPCS -Answer-Established in 1978 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPCS Level 1 CPT codes used for -Answer-Identify medical services and procedures furnished by physicians, other health care,professions and facility outpatient areas. How can you tell a Level I CPT code -Answer-Its a 5 digit numeric code, ie 47652- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Standard coding system used for Medicare (and other health insurance program) claims Consists of two principal subsystems; Level I- CPT Level II- National Codes -Answer-HCPCS What are the types of Levels in HCPCS -Answer-Level I, Level II and Level III What is Level II HCPCS used for -Answer-Codes and descriptions for services and supplies (medical supplies, durable medical equipment, injections/drugs, orthotics and prosthetics, opthamologic services, wheelchairs, drugs, walkers & scooters, etc. Who maintains Level I HCPCS codes -Answer-AMA, annually Who maintains Level II HCPCS codes -Answer-CMS, annually How can you tell its a Level II HCPCS code -Answer-Always begins with a letter followed by 4 numbers its a 5 digit alphanumeric code ( letter A-V, except S & I, + 4 digits ie. A0000 - V9999