Solutions
A patient received an injection of morphine sulfate, 10 mg (preservative-free sterile solution). Report
code.
J2270
Approximately 50 percent of HCPCS Level II codes are temporary codes.
False
A patient was administered butorphanol tartrate (trade name Stadol NS) nasal spray, 25 mg. Report
code.
S0012
The provider transported portable X-ray equipment to the nursing home for the purpose of testing
several patients. Report code.
R0075
CPT describes durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
False
A patient was given a 30-day supply of prenatal vitamins. Report code.
S0197
Processing of DMEPOS claims for a specific geographic region is done by _____ .
A DME Medicare administrative contractor
Coding questions asked by the DMEPOS dealer should be checked with the _____ .
SADMERC
When modifier -50 is reported, modifiers -RT and -LT should also be reported.
False
Most supplies are not included in the charge for an office visit or procedure.
False
A 10-year-old patient required sign language services for 30 minutes. Report code(s).
T1013, T1013
When assigning HCPCS Level II codes, _____ .
Some HCPCS Level I and II services are not payable by Medicare
An HCPCS Level II code begins with the letter "K". This signifies that the Medicare administrative
contractor responsible for processing the claim is a _____ .
DME MAC