CPB Chapter 6

Question 1

How are HCPCS Level 2 codes grouped?

Answer 1

Based on type of service or supply within a section of the book

Question 2

Format of HCPCS codes?

Answer 2

Alphanumeric with a single letter (A-V) followed by four digits

Question 3

Transportation services
medical and surgical supplies
admin
investigational

Answer 3

A codes

Question 4

enteral and parenteral therapy

Answer 4

B codes

Question 5

temporary codes for use with outpatient prospective payment system

Answer 5

C codes

Question 6

dural medical equipment (DME)

Answer 6

E codes

Question 7

Procedures/professional services

Answer 7

G codes

Question 8

temporary national codes for govt entities other than medicare

Answer 8

H codes

Question 9

drugs administered other than oral method or chemotherapy drugs

Answer 9

J codes

Question 10

orthotic procedures and devices/prosthetics

Answer 10

L codes

Question 11

medical services

Answer 11

M codes

Question 12

pathology and laboratory services

Answer 12

P codes

Question 13

procedures, services, and supplies on a temporary basis

Answer 13

Q codes

Question 14

diagnostic radiology services

Answer 14

R codes

Question 15

national codes for medicaid agencies

Answer 15

T codes

Question 16

national codes for non-medicare

Answer 16

S codes

Question 17

vision services and hearing, including SLP services

Answer 17

V codes