Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which of the following key terms is defined as: Includes artificial
limbs, braces, medications, surgical dressings, and wheelchairs? -
correct answer ✅DME
Which of the following key terms is defined as: Codes that ensure
uniform reporting of medical products or services on claims? -
correct answer ✅HCPCS level II
Which of the following key terms is defined by Medicare as
equipment that can withstand repeated use? -
correct answer ✅DMEPOS
Which of the following key terms is defined as: Develop and
maintain HCPCS level II codes? -
correct answer ✅CMS HCPCS workgroup
Which of the following key terms is defined as: Supply patents with
DME (e.g., canes, crutches, walker, commode chairs)? -
correct answer ✅DMEPOS dealer
, Medical Billing & Coding Chapter 8
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which of the following key terms is defined as: Used by all private
and public health insurers? -
correct answer ✅Permanent codes
Reported when there is no existing HCPCS level II codes? -
correct answer ✅Miscellaneous codes
Temporary additional payments (over and above the OPPS
payment)? -
correct answer ✅Transitional pass-through payments
Attached to any code to clarify services and procedures performed
by providers? -
correct answer ✅Modifiers
Allow payers the flexibility to establish these codes as needed
before the next January 1 annual update? -
correct answer ✅Temporary codes
The specific HCPCS level II code determines whether the claim is
sent to the MAC that processes provider claims or the __________ ,