Chapter 4: Overview of HCPCS Level II

Question 1

Does Medicare and other insurers cover a variety of non-physical products, supplies, and services not included in CPT?

Answer 1

Yes.

Question 2

Why the CMS developed the HCPCS Level II to?

Answer 2

Complement the CPT coding system.

Question 3

HCPS Level II Codes are also called?

Answer 3

National Codes.

Question 4

What the HCPCS Level II Code set consist of?

Answer 4

5 alphanumeric characters, with the first one being a letter (ex: K0105).

Question 5

What is the first service that HCPCS Level II codes cover?

Answer 5

Ambulance services.

Question 6

What is the second service that HCPCS Level II codes cover?

Answer 6

Durable medical equipment.

Question 7

What is the third service that HCPCS Level II codes cover?

Answer 7

Drugs administered (other than oral method).

Question 8

What is the fourth service that HCPCS Level II codes cover?

Answer 8

Orthotics/prosthetics.

Question 9

What is the fifth service that HCPCS Level II codes cover?

Answer 9

Medical and surgical supplies.

Question 10

What is Orthotics?

Answer 10

A branch of medicine that deals with the design and fitting of Orthopedic.

Question 11

What is an example of Orthotics?

Answer 11

Custom shoe insert, braces and splints.

Question 12

What is Prosthetics?

Answer 12

The branch of medicine that deals with the design, production and use of artificial body parts.