decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 11 (November)
HCPCS Codes / Overview
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Article Overview
This article explains the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) at a high level, including how it relates to CPT and Medicare billing, how HCPCS codes are organized, and the broad types of items and services represented in the manual. It is useful for coders, billing staff, and other revenue-cycle professionals who need a general orientation to HCPCS structure, category groupings, and the kinds of administrative information maintained in the code set.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding HCPCS structure helps readers recognize how Medicare-related coding differs from CPT and how national alpha-numeric codes are organized across service and supply categories. The article also provides context for reviewing coverage and code-change information maintained in the manual.
What You Will Learn
- How HCPCS is positioned relative to CPT and Medicare billing
- How HCPCS alpha-numeric codes are structured at a general level
- The broad categories used to organize HCPCS codes
- What kinds of supplies, services, and administrative information the HCPCS manual includes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
Code Ranges Discussed
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