HCPCS CH 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

HCPCS CH 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ **Question:** Are HCPCS Level II temporary codes managed independently of permanent Level II codes by the AMA and other members of the HCPCS National Panel? **Answer:** No **Question:** When a permanent code replaces a temporary HCPCS code, is the temporary code deleted and cross-referenced to the new permanent code? **Answer:** Yes **Question:** Do HCPCS modifiers provide clarification on procedures and services performed by healthcare providers? **Answer:** Yes **Question:** Is it essential to reference and verify codes directly from the index when using the HCPCS manual? **Answer:** No **Question:** Does the specific HCPCS Level II code determine whether a claim is processed by the local Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) or the regional DME MAC? **Answer:** Yes **Question:** Is it common practice to report some services using both a CPT code for administration and an HCPCS Level II code to identify the procedure? **Answer:** No **Question:** Do G codes identify healthcare procedures and services not specifically covered by CPT codes? **Answer:** Yes **Question:** Do HCPCS Level II modifiers consist of either two alphabetic letters or one alphanumeric character? **Answer:** Yes **Question:** According to Medicare, what equipment is defined as capable of repeated use in the patient's home and not solely in the absence of illness or injury? **Answer:** C. Durable Medical Equipment **Explanation:** C. Durable Medical Equipment **Question:** Which characteristics apply to the HCPCS Level II coding system? **Answer:** D. All of the above **Explanation:** D. All of the above **Question:** To which category do permanent national