HCPCS Level II Code Conundrums

What does HCPCS stand for?

• Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

• Health Coordination and Patient Care System

• Hospital Care Payment Coding System

• Health Common Practice Coding Scheme

Which organization is responsible for maintaining HCPCS Level II codes?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

• American Medical Association (AMA)

• National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

HCPCS Level II codes are primarily used for billing which type of services?

• Inpatient services

• Physician services

• Medical equipment, supplies, and services not covered by CPT codes

• Laboratory tests

What is the format of HCPCS Level II codes?

• Four numbers followed by a letter

• A single letter followed by four numbers

• Five letters

• Five numbers

Which of the following HCPCS Level II codes is used to bill for an ambulance service?

• E1234

• A0428

• J3030

• G0123

Modifiers in HCPCS Level II codes are used to indicate what?

• A service was performed by more than one doctor

• A service was performed multiple times

• Additional information about the item or service

• The service is not covered by insurance

Which HCPCS Level II code range is designated for prosthetic procedures?

• A4000-A4999

• L5000-L5999

• V2020-V2799

• G0000-G9999

How often are HCPCS Level II codes updated?

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Quarterly

• Annually

Which of the following is NOT a valid HCPCS Level II code?

• Q2038

• KX123

• J3490

• G0477

What is the purpose of temporary HCPCS Level II codes, also known as "G-codes"?

• To indicate services for which there are no permanent codes available

• To bill for experimental procedures only

• To replace deleted CPT codes

• To bill for non-medical services such as transportation