Master HCPCS Level II Coding for Supplies and Services in Medical Coding

Question 1

What is the HCPCS Level II code for an IV administration set that includes a needle and tubing but excludes the solution?

Accepted Answer

E0789: IV administration set, single-use, with needle and tubing

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E0790: IV administration set, single-use, with needle and tubing, with filter

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E0791: IV administration set, single-use, with needle and tubing, with pump

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E0792: IV administration set, single-use, with needle and tubing, with pressure bag

Question 2

Which HCPCS Level II code represents a urinalysis with microscopy?

Accepted Answer

81001: Urinalysis, with microscopy

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81000: Urinalysis, without microscopy

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81002: Urinalysis, with culture

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81003: Urinalysis, with culture and sensitivity

Question 3

Select the option that is NOT a category of HCPCS Level II code:

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis code

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Procedure code

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Supply code

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Drug code

Question 4

During surgical procedure coding, which type of HCPCS Level II code is used to specify the surgical instrument employed?

Accepted Answer

Supply code

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Procedure code

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Modifier code

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Drug code

Question 5

When coding for medications, which factor is NOT relevant for consideration?

Accepted Answer

Patient's height

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Dosage

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Route of administration

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Frequency of administration

Question 6

Select the option that represents a valid Level II drug code:

Accepted Answer

J1234

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96400

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G0380

Answer

LT

Question 7

What is the key difference between a temporary and a permanent code?

Accepted Answer

Temporary codes are used for supplies that are used for a limited period, while permanent codes are used for ongoing supplies

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Temporary codes require a prescription, while permanent codes do not

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Permanent codes are more specific than temporary codes

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Temporary codes are only used for durable medical equipment

Question 8

What is the official source of information for HCPCS Level II codes?

Accepted Answer

Medicare Claims Processing Manual

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ICD-10-CM

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CPT

Answer

AMA

Question 9

Which of the following factors is **not** generally used when selecting an HCPCS Level II code?

Accepted Answer

Age of the patient

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Nature of the service provided

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Setting in which the service is performed

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Physiological or anatomical location of the service

Question 10

What is the appropriate HCPCS code for a urinalysis with microscopy?

Accepted Answer

81001

Answer

81000

Answer

81002

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81003

Question 11

Which of the following modifiers indicates that a service has been provided on an emergency basis?

Accepted Answer

-59

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-RU

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-LT

Question 12

What does the 'K' prefix in an HCPCS Level II code typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Durable medical equipment

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Surgical services

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Supplies

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Laboratory tests

Question 13

Which category of codes is included in the HCPCS Level II coding system?

Accepted Answer

Codes for supplies and services

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Codes for diagnoses

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Codes for drugs

Question 14

When assigning HCPCS Level II codes for supplies, what should be the primary basis for selecting the code?

Accepted Answer

Description and specifications of the supply

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Cost of the supply

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Brand name of the supply

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Quantity of the supply

Question 15

When assigning HCPCS Level II codes for services, what is the primary basis for selecting the code?

Accepted Answer

Description and units of the service

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Provider who performed the service

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Location where the service was performed

Question 16

Which code from the following options represents a physical therapy evaluation?

Accepted Answer

97001

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92521

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97162

Question 17

A patient receives custom-molded orthotics. What HCPCS Level II code represents this service?

Accepted Answer

L3000

Answer

E0100

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J1040

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A4250

Question 18

What does HCPCS Level II code 'A4600' represent?

Accepted Answer

Disposable surgical drape

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Surgical instrument tray

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Sterile gloves

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Reusable surgical drape

Question 19

What does HCPCS Level II code 'A4580' represent?

Accepted Answer

Disposable, single-use infusion pump

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Infusion pump tubing

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Disposable, single-use syringe

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Reusable, multi-use infusion pump

Question 20

A patient needs crutches after an ankle injury. Which HCPCS Level II code range is used for billing?

Accepted Answer

E0140-E0149

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E0120-E0129

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E0130-E0139

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E0110-E0119

Question 21

What is the PRIMARY resource for finding the correct HCPCS Level II code?

Accepted Answer

HCPCS Level II Codebook

Answer

CPT codebook

Answer

AMA Style Guide

Answer

ICD-10-CM codebook