HCPCS Level II Coding and HW Questions and Answers Rated A+

HCPCS Level II Coding and HW Questions and Answers Rated A+ **What do HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers report?** They report services, procedures, and supplies that are not adequately described in the CPT book. **What does the HCPCS Level II book include?** An alphanumeric listing and an alphabetic index. **Which transportation services are coded in HCPCS Level II?** Nonemergency van or taxi, ground and air ambulances, and nonemergency car or bus. **When determining transportation codes, what question does "Emergency" answer?** It answers "What type of services did the patient need?" including ALS, BLS, or SCT. **Which series of codes in HCPCS Level II are temporary and not accepted by Medicare?** The S series. **What is the format of nearly 5,000 HCPCS codes?** One letter followed by four numbers. **What details must be identified when reporting transportation services to insurance carriers?** Both the origin and destination of service. **What types of keywords can be searched in the Alphabetic Index of the HCPCS Level II coding manual?** Keywords such as brand or generic drug names, services, medical supplies, surgical supplies, orthotic, or prosthetic. **What purpose do the codes in the HCPCS Level II book serve for supplies given to a patient?** They are for reporting supplies given to enable self-administered healthcare at home. **When are transportation arrangements necessary?** When severely ill or injured individuals need transport to or between healthcare facilities. **Which types of vehicles are considered when determining transportation codes?** Ground vehicles, fixed-wing air ambulances, and rotary-wing air ambulances. **What are examples of subheadings found in the A and B code sections of HCPCS Level II?** Subheadings include Vascular Catheters, Incontinence Appliances and Care Supplies, and Miscellaneous and Ostomy Supplies. **Why is it important to use both the Alphabetic Index and Alphanumeric Listing in the HCPCS Level II book?** Because a few transportation codes may be found outside the A codes, requiring thorough search in both indexes for the correct code. **What do category B codes cover?** They cover supplies, formulas, nutritional solutions, and infusion pumps for enteral and parenteral therapy. **What does the transportation service