1. Correct HCPCS coding follows the same general guidelines as ICD-10-CM and CPT

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1. Correct HCPCS coding follows the same general guidelines as ICD-10-CM and CPT coding: Begin by locating the item to be coded in the index (or the Table of Drugs). Then verify the probable code in the main sections. Assign appropriate modifiers

a. True

b. False

2. Level I codes in HCPCS are:
a. the CPT codes
b. used only locally
c. alphanumeric
d. none of these answers are correct

3. What was set up to give healthcare providers a coding system that describes specific products, supplies, and services that patients receive?
a. ICD-9-CM
b. CPT
c. HCPCS
d. None of these

4. HCPCS Level II is a HIPAA-mandated code set that is revised annually by CMS.

True

False

5. The Health Care Common procedure Coding System is used to report procedures and services not covered in CPT.

True

false

Explanation / Answer

1. True

We have to locate the term in alphabetical index and verify main term or more specific code in tabular list/main section.

2.CPT codes only

CPT codes are level I HCPCS

3.HCPCS (LEVEL II)

HCPCS Level II code sets include the services, supplies, products which is not covered by LEVEL I HCPCS (Hcpcs)

4.True

Yes. HCPCS codes are updated/revised every year.

5. True

LEVEL II HCPCS- This level of HCPCS code set only includes services which is not covered in CPT (LEVEL I).

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