CPC HCPCS Level II Codes 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which HCPCS Level II code range is used for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?
- A codes
- E codes (Correct answer)
- K codes
- L codes
Correct answer: E codes
E codes (E0100–E8002) are designated for durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, and walkers.
Question 2: A patient receives a hospital bed with a pressure-reducing mattress. Which HCPCS Level II letter category covers this item?
- A
- B
- E (Correct answer)
- K
Correct answer: E
Hospital beds and related DME accessories are classified under the E code category in HCPCS Level II.
Question 3: HCPCS Level II T codes are primarily used by which entity?
- Medicare exclusively
- State Medicaid programs (Correct answer)
- Commercial insurers only
- VA health systems
Correct answer: State Medicaid programs
T codes are temporary codes established for use by state Medicaid agencies for services not covered by other HCPCS codes.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of a service classified under HCPCS Level II G codes?
- Ambulance transport
- Screening mammography (Correct answer)
- Orthotic device fitting
- Dental prosthesis
Correct answer: Screening mammography
G codes are temporary codes used for procedures and services not classified elsewhere, including many CMS-defined preventive services such as screening mammography.
Question 5: What does the 'Q' code range in HCPCS Level II represent?
- Permanent national codes for supplies
- Temporary codes for Medicare (Correct answer)
- Dental procedure codes
- Vision care codes
Correct answer: Temporary codes for Medicare
Q codes are temporary national codes used by CMS/Medicare for drugs, biologicals, and services that don't yet have a permanent code assignment.
Question 6: A coder needs to report a powered wheelchair accessory (joystick). Which HCPCS code range applies?
- E codes
- K codes (Correct answer)
- L codes
- A codes
Correct answer: K codes
K codes are temporary CMS codes used for DME and related accessories not yet classified under permanent codes, including certain wheelchair accessories.
Question 7: Which HCPCS Level II code category covers prosthetic devices?
- E codes
- L codes (Correct answer)
- A codes
- P codes
Correct answer: L codes
L codes (L0100–L9999) are used to report orthotic and prosthetic devices, including limb prostheses and spinal orthoses.
CPC HCPCS Level II Codes 2
Which HCPCS Level II code range is used for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?