Which of the following would be coded within the HCPCS Level II series code range of A4206-A8004?
A. Ambulance ride to an emergency department.
B. Artifical Kidney machine
c. Commode chair
d. Sterile needle
HCPCS Level II drugs are listed mainly in which of the following coding sections?]
a. A codes
b. F codes
c. J codes
d. Q codes
HCPCS Level II modifiers may be used with
a. Level I or Level II HCPCS codes.
b. Level I, II, or III HCPCS codes
c. CPT codes only.
d. CPT and ICD-9-CM procedure codes.
Services like transportation and wheelchairs are reported under
a. ICD-9-CM
b. CPT
c. HCPCS Level I codes
d. HCPCS Level II E codes
An ambulance picks up a patient at her sister's house. Which of the following is the correct modifier for this type of service?
a. -H
b. -P
c. -R
d. -RH
The code A4642 is classified under which of the following categories?
a. drug
b. supply
c. ambulance service
d. durable medical equipment
1. d
2. a
3. c
4. c
5. c
6. c
7. c
8. b
9. a
10. b
To determine the correct answers for the given questions, we can refer to the resources and guidelines provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as they are responsible for maintaining the HCPCS Level II codes. Here's how you can find the answers:
1. Which of the following would be coded within the HCPCS Level II series code range of A4206-A8004?
To determine if a code falls within the given range, you can consult the official HCPCS Level II code set provided by CMS. You can access it through the CMS website or purchase a printed copy. Once you have access to the code set, you can search for the code range A4206-A8004 to identify the codes falling within this range.
2. HCPCS Level II drugs are listed mainly in which of the following coding sections?
The coding sections mentioned in the answer choices (A codes, F codes, J codes, and Q codes) represent different sections of the HCPCS Level II code set. To determine which section specifically includes drugs, you can refer to the CMS HCPCS Level II code set. In this case, drugs are mainly listed in the J codes section. Hence, the correct answer would be c. J codes.
3. HCPCS Level II modifiers may be used with:
To identify which codes HCPCS Level II modifiers can be used with, you can refer to the CMS guidelines. According to the guidelines, HCPCS Level II modifiers may be used with both Level I (CPT) and Level II (HCPCS) codes. Therefore, the correct answer is a. Level I or Level II HCPCS codes.
4. Services like transportation and wheelchairs are reported under:
To determine the correct reporting for services like transportation and wheelchairs, you can refer to the CMS guidelines. Based on the guidelines, services like transportation and wheelchairs are typically reported using HCPCS Level II codes. Therefore, the correct answer is d. HCPCS Level II E codes.
5. An ambulance picks up a patient at her sister's house. Which of the following is the correct modifier for this type of service?
To identify the correct modifier for this type of service, you can refer to the CMS guidelines for ambulance services. According to the guidelines, when an ambulance picks up a patient from a location other than their residence, modifier -P is used. Therefore, the correct answer is b. -P.
6. The code A4642 is classified under which of the following categories?
To determine the classification of the code A4642, you can refer to the CMS HCPCS Level II code set. By searching for the specific code, you can identify its category. From the provided answer choices, option b. "supply" would be the appropriate category for code A4642.
Remember, the best way to ensure the accuracy of answers is to consult official resources, guidelines, and code sets provided by relevant authorities, such as CMS, for specific coding questions.