of the following is the coding system that was set up to describe specific products, supplies, and
equipment that are used in medical practices, but that aren't listed in CPT?
A. The ABC Code Set
B. The National Drug Code
C. CDT-4
D. HCPCS
D
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The correct answer is D. HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System).
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the coding systems used in medical practices and narrow down the options.
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is a standardized coding system used to describe medical procedures and services provided by healthcare professionals. However, CPT does not cover specific products, supplies, and equipment used in medical practices.
The ABC Code Set (Option A) is not a widely recognized coding system in the medical field. Therefore, it is unlikely to be the correct answer.
The National Drug Code (Option B) is a unique numeric identifier assigned to each drug product approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While it is used to identify drugs, it does not describe specific products, supplies, or equipment used in medical practices. Thus, it is not the correct answer.
CDT-4 (Option C) is the coding system used for dental procedures. It stands for Current Dental Terminology, Fourth Edition. Since the question specifically mentions medical practices, which generally do not deal with dental procedures, CDT-4 is unlikely to be the correct answer.
This leaves us with Option D, HCPCS. HCPCS is a coding system used for describing products, supplies, and equipment that are used in medical practices but are not covered by CPT codes. It includes alphanumeric codes that represent various healthcare services and items, such as durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. Therefore, the correct answer is D. HCPCS.