HCPCS Level II Coding Flashcards
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Which HCPCS Level II code range is assigned for ambulance services?
Answer: A0000-A0999
A0000-A0999 covers ambulance and transport services in HCPCS Level II.
A patient is fitted with a below-knee prosthesis. Which HCPCS Level II code range applies?
Answer: L5000-L9999
L5000-L9999 covers prosthetic procedures, including lower-limb prosthetics such as below-knee devices.
Which HCPCS modifier indicates that an item was replaced due to loss or irreparable damage?
Answer: RA
Modifier RA indicates replacement of a DME item, RB indicates replacement of a part of a DME item that was lost or irreparably damaged.
Q-codes in HCPCS Level II are primarily used for:
Answer: Temporary codes for drugs, biologicals, and equipment pending permanent assignment
Q-codes are temporary codes assigned by CMS for drugs, biologicals, and certain services awaiting permanent HCPCS classification.
When billing Medicare for HCPCS Level II DME items, the 'MS' modifier indicates:
Answer: Six-month maintenance and servicing fee for parts and labor
The MS modifier is used for six-month maintenance and servicing fees for parts and labor not covered under a warranty for DME items.
Which HCPCS Level II code range covers vision services including eyeglasses and contact lenses?
Answer: V2000-V2999
V-codes (V0000-V2999) cover vision services including spectacles, contact lenses, and vision-related aids.
A claim is submitted for a custom-fabricated ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). Which code range applies?
Answer: L1900-L2999
L1900-L2999 covers ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) and knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) devices under the L-code orthotic range.