HCPCS Level 2
HCPCS Level 2
HCPCS Level 2 (pronounced "H-C-P-C-S Level Two"), also known as Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Level 2, is a standardized coding system used in the United States to describe the specific items and services provided in the delivery of health care.
Etymology
The acronym HCPCS stands for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System. It was established in 1978 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide a standardized coding system for describing the specific items and services provided in health care delivery.
Description
HCPCS Level 2 codes are alphanumeric and primarily include non-physician services such as ambulance services, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies when used outside a physician's office. They are used by Medicare and Medicaid systems, but are also used by other third-party payers.
Related Terms
- HCPCS Level 1: This level of HCPCS is based on the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and is used to identify medical services and procedures performed by physicians and other healthcare providers.
- CPT codes: Current Procedural Terminology codes are used to tell the insurance payer what procedures the healthcare provider would like to be reimbursed for.
- ICD-10: The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision is a coding of diseases and signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances and external causes of injury or diseases, as classified by the World Health Organization (WHO).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HCPCS Level 2
- Wikipedia's article - HCPCS Level 2
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