Ch 9: Chapter Review Flashcards

Introduction to the Level ll National Codes (HCPCS)

1
Q

How many alpanumeric positions do Level ll codes hold?

A

Five

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2
Q

What code grouping reports temporary codes assigned by CMS?

A

Q codes

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3
Q

What code group is used by State Medicaid agencies?

A

T codes

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4
Q

Where are Level ll modifiers found in the HCPCS manual?

A

After the Table of Drugs section or preceding the A codes

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5
Q

What name are J codes referred to in the Table of Drugs?

A

Generic

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6
Q

What is the collection of codes that represents procedures, supplies, products, and services called?

A

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)

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7
Q

What codes are no longer available since the implementation of HIPAA?

A

Level lll or Local codes

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8
Q

What is reported when no existing Level ll codes adequately describe the service of item being bille?

A

Miscellaneous codes

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9
Q

What is the introduction of fluid into a tissue, vessel, or cavity called?

A

Injection

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10
Q

Equipment used by a patient with a chronic disabling condition is called what?

A

Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

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11
Q

HCPCS stands for _____.

A

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

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12
Q

What two levels or groups is HCPCS divided into?

A
  • Level 1: CPT Codes

- Level 2: National Codes

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13
Q

Level 3 codes were known as _____ codes.

A

Local

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14
Q

Level 2 codes are not used to report services provided to ______.

A

Inpatients

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15
Q

The index is in _____ order.

A

Alphabetic

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16
Q

J codes refer to drugs only by their _____ name.

A

Generic

17
Q

Level 2 National Modifiers are found in the Introduction section of the HCPCS and also in Appendix _____ of CPT.

A

A

18
Q

What is produced each fall and lists all HCPCS and CPT codes?

A

National Physician Fee Schedule

19
Q

Medicare and other federal payers do not recognize _____ codes.

A

S

20
Q

_____ is equipment used by a patient with a chronic disabling condition.

A

Durable Medical Equipment

21
Q

Collection of codes that represents procedures, supplies, products, and services:

A

HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System)

22
Q

Codes no longer available since the implementation of HIPAA:

A

Level 3 (Local Codes)

23
Q

Reported when no existing Level 2 code adequately describes the service or item being billed.

A

Miscellaneous codes

24
Q

Introduction of fluid into a tissue, vessel, or cavity:

A

Injection