Title: Identify key features of the HCPCS.
Course: Medical Coding and Billing II (14151-IV) > Section: Introducing Coding Systems

Identification should include the following types of HCPCS:

- Level I codes: same as CPT codes; when used to bill Medicare or Medicaid, they are considered HCPCS codes
- Level II codes: designed to represent non-physician services such as ambulance rides, wheelchairs, walkers, other durable medical equipment, and other medical services that do not fit readily into Level I codes
- Modifier codes: provide additional information about a procedure or service without redefining the service provided

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences between the HCPCS, CPT, and ICD-10 systems and applications?
- How does knowing the guidelines lead to the successful completion of certification exams?
- When should an HCPCS code be used vs. a CPT code? Why is it important to know the guidelines?
- When should a modifier be applied?