HCPCS Level II Coding Flashcards
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Which letter code in HCPCS Level II is used for drugs administered via injection or other non-oral methods?
Answer: J codes
J codes cover drugs administered other than oral method, including injections, chemotherapy agents, and immunosuppressants.
HCPCS Level II G codes are primarily used for which purpose?
Answer: CMS-required procedures and professional services not represented in CPT
G codes represent procedures and professional services required by CMS for Medicare processing that are not adequately represented in the CPT code set.
Which HCPCS Level II code category covers orthotic and prosthetic devices?
Answer: L codes
L codes (L0100–L9999) cover orthotic and prosthetic devices and related procedures in the HCPCS Level II system.
What do HCPCS Level II Q codes represent?
Answer: Temporary CMS-assigned codes for drugs, biologicals, and other items pending permanent classification
Q codes are temporary codes assigned by CMS for drugs, biologicals, and other items that may be incorporated into another section or discontinued once a permanent code is assigned.
When billing for a drug using a HCPCS J code, what determines the unit of measurement?
Answer: Per dose as specifically defined in the code descriptor
J codes specify the unit of measurement in the code descriptor itself, which may be per dose, per specific quantity (e.g., per 10 mg), or another defined unit.
Which HCPCS Level II code category covers enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy and supplies?
Answer: B codes
B codes (B4034–B9999) cover enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy products, equipment, and related supplies in HCPCS Level II.
A patient is fitted with a custom ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). Which HCPCS Level II code section applies?
Answer: L codes
Custom orthotic devices such as an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) are coded using L codes (e.g., L1900–L1990) in the HCPCS Level II system.