Ch 9: Text Questions Flashcards
Introduction to Level ll National odes (HCPCS)
In what publication are drug codes published?
HCPCS
What is the intrathecal method of drug administration?
Into the subarachnoid space
What is the intravenous method of drug administration?
Into a vein
What is the intramuscular method of drug administration?
Into a muscle
What is the subcutaneous method of drug administration?
Under the skin
What is the inhalant solution method of drug administration?
Through the respiratory system
HCPCS is divided into two levels. List the names of the levels, in order, and the level numbers.
- Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Level l
- National Codes, Level ll
There are 5 groups of codes that are used by CMS for temporary assignment until a definitive decision can be made about the correct code assignment. What are the alphabetic letters of these five groups of codes?
G, K, Q, S, T
Are all HCPCS modifiers numeric?
No
What alphabetic group of codes is used to reference drugs in the HCPCS?
J codes
The term “route of administration” generally describes the administration of drugs by methods other than what?
Oral
What group of codes is used to reference durable medical equipment in the National Code?
E codes
