HCPCS Codes Exam With Complete Solutions
Graded A+
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
basic life support
Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN)
Clearly explains why a physician feels that a patient needs the DME item or service.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Includes certain medical supplies and equipment, such as ostomy supplies, hospital beds, oxygen
tanks, walkers, and wheelchairs.
durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
For more accurate reporting of services rendered during a patient encounter
Enteral
referring to a route of medication administration that uses the gastrointestinal tract, such as
swallowing a pill
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
consists of CPT codes, Level I codes and National Codes, and Level II codes.
Level II Codes
Published annually by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at the same time the
Level I codes are published.
National Drug Code (NDC)
an eleven digit code assigned to all prescription drug products by the labeler or distributor of the
product under FDA regulations
Parenteral
route of administration not involving the gastrointestinal tract
Graded A+
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
basic life support
Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN)
Clearly explains why a physician feels that a patient needs the DME item or service.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Includes certain medical supplies and equipment, such as ostomy supplies, hospital beds, oxygen
tanks, walkers, and wheelchairs.
durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
For more accurate reporting of services rendered during a patient encounter
Enteral
referring to a route of medication administration that uses the gastrointestinal tract, such as
swallowing a pill
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
consists of CPT codes, Level I codes and National Codes, and Level II codes.
Level II Codes
Published annually by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at the same time the
Level I codes are published.
National Drug Code (NDC)
an eleven digit code assigned to all prescription drug products by the labeler or distributor of the
product under FDA regulations
Parenteral
route of administration not involving the gastrointestinal tract
