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1 Leah Ford Assignment 1 week 2 Introduction to HCPCS Coding November 21, 2023 Q and A Q: What is the difference between HCPCS Level I and HCPCS Level II? A: The difference between HCPCS Level One and HCPCS, is the numbers and numerics for each. With HCPCS Level One, the CPT code comes from the American Medical Association, which stands for Clinical Procedures Terminology. HCPCS Level II numbers and numerics are CPT codes that come from the American Medical Association. Level one numbers are numeric and are CPT codes from the American Medical Association. In contrast to level I, level II is alphabetical and contains more information than level I. As a new medical coder, apply your knowledge of HCPCS Level II to the following questions: Q: What is HCPCS Level II? A : The HCPCS Level II is considered to be the specification that supplies greater detail than the CPT specification. Q: Who developed and routinely maintains HCPCS Level II? A: The U.S Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services are the ones who developed and maintained the HCPCS Level Two. Q: Describe HCPCS Level II code structure. A: In HCPCS Level II the codes have a single letter from the alphabet. These go from A to V, which is followed by four numbers.
2 Q:How is this code set used? A: In Level II of HCPCS, the codes have been established for the purpose of making claims for the items that have been used. With using HCPCS Codes Lookup, code the following: Wooden crutches, adjustable, with pads, tips and hand grips: E0112 Walker folding, adjustable or fixed with tip: E0148 Hospital bed, variable height, hi-low, side rails, with mattress: E0255 Static finger splint : Q4049 Diagnostic colonoscopy: 45378 Ambulance basic life support, emergency: A0429
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