Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
national codes are part of which coding system?
○ a. icd - 10 - pcs
○ b. cpt
○ c. icd - 10 - cm
○ d. hcpcs

Explanation:

HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) has two levels. Level II of HCPCS is the national codes. It is used for billing for items and services not covered by CPT (which is more procedure - focused for physicians' services). ICD - 10 - PCS is for procedure coding in inpatient settings and ICD - 10 - CM is for diagnostic coding.

Answer:

d. HCPCS