HCPCS EXAM PACKAGE DEAL

___ carriers mandate the use of Level II HCPCS codes instead of CPT - Medicare ___ developed healthcare common procedure coding system (HCPCS) - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ___ provide more specific details and indicates that a service or procedure was modified in some way b...

Durable (can withstand repeated use) -Used for a medical reason -Not usually useful to someone who isn't sick or injured -Used in your home -Generally has an expected lifetime of at least 3 years - Answer-DME must be prescribed by a physician and must meet these criteria: 1. Review the patien...

ADA - Decisions regarding the modification, deletion, or addition of HCPCS dental codes are made by: After submitting an application form to CMS for a new code - A miscellaneous HCPCS Level II code is used: AHA - What organization is responsible for providing coding guidance to hospitals on the ...

A check mark inside a square box is a reminder for you to check the detail in the notes and report the code not only for the item it represents but for the _blank_ as well. - Answer-AMOUNT A circle with a slash through it is also known as the ____ symbol in the HCPS Level II book - Answerforbidden...

Ambulance service furnished by a provider of services. - -QN Ambulance service provided under arrangement by a provider of services. - -QM Diagnostic mammogram converted from screening mammogram on same day. - -GH Investigation clinical service provided in a clinical research sturdy that is in an...

Codeine phosphate IM, 30 mg - J0745 Diflucan IV, 200 mg - J1450 Drainage extension line sterile, for dialysis - A4672 Family planning education - H1010 Floor base bathtub rail - E0242 Folding walker with wheels, adjustable or fixed height - E0143 Hot water bottle - A9273 Hydrocortone Acetate ...

"A" symbol - Highlights the fact that a code is used only for procedures, services, and equipment performed or used on a patient of a certain age group "M" symbol - Reminds you that the code describes maternity procedures, services, and equipment performed or used on a pregnant female 12-55 y...

A diabetic patient received a J-cell alkaline replacement battery for her home blood glucose monitor. - A4234 A pediatric patient received 1 unit (100 calories) of enteral soy-based formula through a feeding tube, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients. - B4159 Assistive listening telecomm...

An advance beneficiary notice (ABN) - a waiver signed by the patient acknowledging that because medical necessity for a procedure, service, or supply cannot be established (e.g., due to the nature of the patient's condition, injury, or illness), the patient accepts responsibility for reimbursing ...

Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) - written notice to the patient that states the patient was made aware of the exact procedure being considered, the dollar amount associated with the procedure, and the possibility that Medicare would not pay for this service. ALS - advanced life support BLS - ba...

A modifier: - a. provides additional information to the third-party payer CMS developed and published HCPCS in 1970 - False CPT coding in only one of a two-part system called? - HCPCS G codes are used for the use of durable medical equipment. - False G, K, and Q are temporary national codes for ...

A Codes - Ambulance and transportation codes A flexible diagnostic colonoscopy is performed. During the procedure, a polyp is removed from one area and a lesion is removed from another. Both the polyp and the lesion are removed by snare technique. Which of the following would be the appropriate c...

Alcohol and Drug Abuse codes - H0001-H2037 Categories of temporary codes: C codes - identify items that may qualify for transitional pass through payments under OPPS Categories of temporary codes: G codes - identify professional health care procedures and services that do not have codes identifi...

___ are used to provide further information. - Answer-Modifiers ___ codes classify similar products and services (both medical) for the purpose of efficient claims processing. - Answer-Level II ___ indicates the thumb of the right hand - Answer-F5 ____ is rental (this is used when DME is rented)...