Master Durable Medical Equipment Coding with HCPCS Level II

Question 1

What is the HCPCS Level II code for a standard wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

K0001

Answer

E0100

Answer

A4400

Answer

L3330

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using a Local Coverage Determination (LCD) when coding for durable medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

To determine insurance coverage for the item

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To identify the appropriate HCPCS Level II code

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To indicate the quantity of the item

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To specify the duration of use

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the HCPCS Level II coding system?

Accepted Answer

To provide standardized codes for durable medical equipment

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To determine the reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment

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To track the usage of durable medical equipment

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To identify the manufacturers of durable medical equipment

Question 4

Which modifier should be used to indicate a left-sided oxygen cannula with a 7-foot length?

Accepted Answer

LT7

Answer

RT

Answer

BI

Answer

OS

Question 5

Which of the following HCPCS codes represents a wheelchair with a reclining back?

Accepted Answer

E0987

Answer

E0986

Answer

E0988

Answer

E0989

Question 6

Which modifier indicates that the durable medical equipment is provided for a rental period?

Accepted Answer

RT

Answer

LT

Answer

CR

Answer

NG

Question 7

When coding for a hospital bed, what additional information is crucial in determining the appropriate code?

Accepted Answer

Type of bed

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Material of the bed

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Size of the bed

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Patient's weight

Question 8

What is the purpose of using the 'Z' modifier when coding for durable medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

To indicate a custom-fabricated item

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To indicate a rental item

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To indicate a replacement item

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To indicate a repaired item

Question 9

What is the appropriate HCPCS Level II code for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine?

Accepted Answer

E0485

Answer

E0486

Answer

E0490

Answer

E0495

Question 10

Which HCPCS Level II code represents a nebulizer with a compressor?

Accepted Answer

E0555

Answer

E0552

Answer

E0558

Answer

E0561

Question 11

As the primary source for HCPCS Level II coding, which document should be consulted?

Accepted Answer

CMS HCPCS Level II Code Set Manual

Answer

ICD-10-CM

Answer

CPT

Answer

AMA CPT Assistant

Question 12

For coding durable medical equipment specifically for Medicare, which document provides relevant guidance?

Accepted Answer

CMS Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Manual

Answer

National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Policy Manual

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AMA CPT Assistant

Answer

ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Question 13

When coding for a custom-fabricated ankle-foot orthosis, which HCPCS Level II code is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

L1900

Answer

A4440

Answer

E0900

Answer

K0890

Question 14

What modifier is used to indicate that the durable medical equipment is a replacement?

Accepted Answer

-RT: Replacement

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-LT: Left

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-CR: Custom

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-IN: Investigation

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting the appropriate HCPCS code for DME?

Accepted Answer

Supplier's name

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Patient's diagnosis

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Intended use of the equipment

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Material used in the equipment

Question 16

What is the code for a bedside commode that is height adjustable and has a padded seat?

Accepted Answer

E0161: Bedside commode, adjustable height, with padded seat

Answer

E0159: Bedside commode, fixed height, without seat

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E0187: Bedside commode, fixed height, with padded seat

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E0191: Bedside commode, adjustable height, without seat

Question 17

Which of the following is a key principle of HCPCS Level II coding?

Accepted Answer

Codes are assigned based on the specific features and functions of the equipment.

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Codes are assigned based on the patient's diagnosis only.

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All DME items are assigned to the same code.

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Coding is done alphabetically.

Question 18

What is the difference between a code modifier and a code descriptor?

Accepted Answer

Modifiers provide additional information about the equipment, while descriptors describe its basic features.

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Descriptors provide additional information about the equipment, while modifiers describe its basic features.

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Modifiers and descriptors are interchangeable terms.

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There is no difference between modifiers and descriptors.

Question 19

When coding a wheelchair using HCPCS Level II, which modifier indicates that the wheelchair is powered?

Accepted Answer

-PW

Answer

-LT

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-RT

Answer

-SE

Question 20

Which HCPCS Level II code represents a standard hospital bed?

Accepted Answer

E0391

Answer

E0392

Answer

E0393

Answer

E0394

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of HCPCS Level II codes for durable medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

To indicate the type of equipment

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To specify the quantity of equipment

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To determine the cost of equipment

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To track the patient's use of equipment

Question 22

When coding a nebulizer, the modifier '-PRM' indicates that the device is:

Accepted Answer

Portable

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Used for respiratory therapy

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Requires assembly

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Covered by Medicare

Question 23

Which HCPCS Level II code represents a tracheostomy tube with an inner cannula?

Accepted Answer

A4551

Answer

A4550

Answer

A4552

Answer

A4553