Asked by Mimi
HCPCS codes are used in which of the following health care settings?
Hospital inpatient services
Skilled nursing facilities
Physician clinics
Psychiatric facility
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Correct: Skilled nursing facilities and physician clinics.
Explanation: HCPCS Level I (CPT) and Level II codes are used for physician and outpatient services and for supplies/DME across non-inpatient settings (e.g., physician offices, SNFs, outpatient clinics). Inpatient hospital and inpatient psychiatric facility procedures are coded with ICD-10-PCS rather than HCPCS/CPT.
Explanation: HCPCS Level I (CPT) and Level II codes are used for physician and outpatient services and for supplies/DME across non-inpatient settings (e.g., physician offices, SNFs, outpatient clinics). Inpatient hospital and inpatient psychiatric facility procedures are coded with ICD-10-PCS rather than HCPCS/CPT.
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