There are the two levels of HCPCS

HCPCS level I codes include the five digit CPT codes developed and published by the American Medical Association (AMA).

HCPCS level II codes describe common medical services and supplies already listed/classified I n the CPT.

HCPCS level II codes are seven digits in length and begin with the letters A-V.

When assigning HCPCS Level II Codes some services must be reported by assigning both HCPCS and CPT codes.

When assigning HCPCS Level II Codes keep in mind that most supplies are NOT included in the charges for a visit

HCPCS Level II National Codes contain the following types of codes:

Independent of permanent level II codes Permanent National Codes

Which codes are maintained by the HCPCS national panel

Which codes are contained in current dental terminology coding manual copyrighted and published by the American Dental Association that lists codes for billing for dental procedures and supplies

Reported when a DMEPOS dealer submits a claim for a product or service for which there is no existing HCPCS Level II code

Provide additional information regarding the product or service identified either alphabetic or alphanumeric

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