Question

Discuss the differences between Level I and Level II HCPCS codes. What are some types of items and services that each coding system is used for? Provide specific examples of codes from each coding system.

Answer 1

Level I HCPCS code

• Consist of current procedural terminology (CPT)
• Usd to submit medical claims to payers for the services provided by physician , hospitals, labs.
• Maintained by AMA

Level II HCPCS code.

• Alphanumeric code set mainly includes non - physician products, procedures and supplys not involved in CPT.
• Maintained by CMS

​SERVICES PROVIDED BY HCPCS LEVEL I

• Codes used for the services and procedures provided by physicians and other allied health care providers

SERVICES PROVIDED BY HCPCS level II

• Code used for drugs, supplies, non physician services and services not included in CPT

Example of HCPCS level I

CPT Codes similar to ICD -9 and ICD- 10

Example of HCPCS level II

• J9355- injection
• V2599- contact lens