Understanding the Procedure Coding System

These flashcards cover essential concepts and codes associated with the Procedure Coding System, including definitions and applications of each code type.

CPT Codes

Codes maintained by the American Medical Association that cover physician services and procedures.

Level II National Codes

Used for non-physician services such as medical equipment, ambulance services, and lab tests.

A Codes

Ambulance and transportation codes for billing ambulance and other medical transportation services.

B Codes

Codes for enteral and parenteral therapy, specifically for nutritional therapy services like tube feeding.

C Codes

Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) codes used for outpatient hospital services.

D Codes

Codes for dental procedures related to teeth.

E Codes

Durable medical equipment (DME) codes for items like wheelchairs and oxygen tanks.

G Codes

Codes for the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and temporary codes for quality reporting.

H Codes

Codes for treatment services related to alcohol and drug abuse.

J Codes

Codes used to bill for drugs administered other than orally, such as injectable medications.

K Codes

Codes for wheelchair and special temporary equipment.

L Codes

Codes for orthotic and prosthetic devices, such as braces and artificial limbs.

M Codes

Codes for other miscellaneous medical services not categorized elsewhere.

P Codes

Codes for pathology and laboratory services including lab tests.

Q Codes

Miscellaneous services and temporary codes.

R Codes

Codes for diagnostic radiology services like X-rays and MRIs.

S Codes

Temporary National codes (non-Medicare) for services not covered by Medicare.

T Codes

Medicaid codes for services specific to Medicaid.

V Codes

Codes for vision, hearing, and speech pathology services.