What is HCPCS coding?

HCCPCS CODY is a standard abbreviation for the coding system of the common procedure in healthcare (HCPC). The system is divided into two subsystems that are designed to help simplify and organize billions of medical requirements that are processed in the United States for payment each year. The system uses computer data to coded and organize medical information and is constantly updated because new medical procedures are invented. Knowledge of HCPCS coding is a specialization in medical administration and requires its users to remain updated with changes.

level i

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HCPCS is divided into two primary subsystems that are referred to as level I and level II. HCPC coding at level I includes current codes of procedural terminology (CPT), a numerical coding system maintained by American Medical Association (AMA). CPT codes are numerically identified by the medical services and procedures received by the patient and the code consists of five numbers.

II

HCCPCS Coding II was established in the 80s as a way to assign codes to services, supplies and procedures that are not included in the CPT coding system, but still covered and charged to insurance companies. HCPC coding at II level consists of one letter followed by four numbers, instead of the standard CPT code by five numbers.

Level III

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HCPCS Level III codes were considered to be local codes that introduced the code for items or services that are not included in one of the previous levels. These codes were terminated 31 December 2003 and are no longer considered to be valid coding for local or national work. Since the health industry is constantly proceeding, the need to improve and expand HCPC coding; Every time a new procedure or service is developed, a code it identifies must also be set.

work qualifications

HCPCS is an employee's skill that remains high demand and has a very promising view for the coming years. For those in the field of medical administration, including those who work in medical offices, hospitals and private and public health insurance, knowledge of healthcare coding is necessary because it is used daily. Coding is essentially governed by CLEARINGHOUSE, which means that all information goes through the same source before distribution; In this case, the location of Clearinghouse includes the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) center. Together they serve as a centralized place that keeps and distributes the system, as well as a source of answers to questions about the coding system.