5: HCPCS Level II Coding and HW Exam Questions And Answers

What is used to report services, procedures, and supplies that are not properly described in the CPT book? - ANS HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers The HCPCS Level II book has which of the following? - ANS alphanumeric listing alphabetic index Which of the following are transportation services that are coded from HCPCS Level II codes? - ANS Nonemergency van or taxi Ground and air ambulances Nonemergency car or bus When determining transportation codes, which of the following answer the question, "What type of services did the patient need?" - ANS Emergency ALS, BLS, or SCT Nonemergency Which code series consists of temporary codes and is not accepted by Medicare? - ANS S series Which is the correct format for the almost 5,000 HCPCS codes? - ANS One letter followed by four numbers What must you identify when reporting transportation services to insurance carriers? - ANS Destination of service Origin of service Which of the following are types of key words that can be looked up in the Alphabetic Index of the HCPCS Level II coding manual? - ANS Brand or generic name of the drug Service, medical supply, or surgical supply Orthotic or prosthetic The codes in the HCPCS Level II book are for reporting supplies given to a patient to _blank​_ health care at home. - ANS self-administer When are transportation arrangements needed? - ANS When a severely ill or injured individual must be brought into a health care facility When a severely ill or injured individual must be moved from one health care facility to another When determining transportation codes, which of the following answer the question, "What type of vehicle was used to transport the patient?" - ANS Ground Air--fixed wing Air--rotary wing Which of the following are subheadings in the A and B code sections? - ANS Vascular Catheters Incontinence Appliances and Care Supplies Miscellaneous and Ostomy Supplies Because a few transportation codes in the HCPCS Level II book are in sections other than the A codes, it is important that you use the ____​_ Index to find the best code in the ____​_ Listing. - ANS Alphabetic; Alphanumeric Which of the following statements is true regarding codes from category B? - ANS Cover supplies, formulas, nutritional solutions, and infusion pumps for enteral and parenteral therapy Transportation service modifier with its origin or destination of service meaning - ANS I- site of transfer E- residential, domicilliary, custodial facility G- Hospital-based ERSD facility H- hospital J- free standing ERSD facility X- intermediate stop at physician's office on way to hospital Which of the following ranges of codes cover medical supplies, surgical supplies, and some services related to durable medical equipment? - ANS A9000-A9999 A4000-A8004 Which of the following statements is true regarding codes from category C? - ANS Used to report drugs, biologicals, and devices for transitional pass-through payments for hospitals The CDT code set is copyrighted by what organization? - ANS American Dental Association Which of the following are used by a physician in the course of treatment and are included in the amount reimbursed for the provision of that treatment or service? - ANS Miscellaneous supplies enteral - ANS within, or by way of, the gastrointestinal tract Parenteral - ANS By way of anything other than the gastrointestinal tract, such as IV or IM Science and technology have provided our society with great innovations that make life easier and more functional. HCPCS Level II codes for DME are used in the _blank​_ process. - ANS reimbursement Code range C1000-C9999 is used to report items classified in _blank​_ ambulatory payment classifications. - ANS new-technology Which of the following are qualifiers used by Medicare to determine whether an item can be classified as DME? - ANS The item can withstand repeated use. The item would not be used if the individual were not ill or injured. The item is primarily used for medical purposes. Which of the following is an example of a dental service coded from the Dental Procedures category? - ANS x-rays Which HCPCS Level II code section is dedicated to DME services and supplies? - ANS e codes Which of the following statements is true regarding codes from category G? - ANS Used to report services that do not have an accurate code description in CPT Which HCPCS Level II codes are used to identify certain pieces of durable medical equipment provided to a patient? - ANS E codes Select the correct codes that would be listed in the alcohol and drug abuse treatment services section. - ANS H0005 H0038