WK2 ASSIGNMENT 213

Medical Coding Using HCPCS Level II Essay

When you begin working as a medical biller or coder, you may be required to use HCPCS Level II codes. With that in mind, consider the following questions and provide the answers to each.

1. What is the difference between HCPCS Level I and HCPCS Level II?

2. As a new medical coder, apply your knowledge of HCPCS Level II to the following questions:

   • What is HCPCS Level II?

   • Who developed and routinely maintains HCPCS Level II?

   • Describe HCPCS Level II code structure.

   • How is this code set used?

3. Using  HCPCS Codes Lookup, provide the code and the code description for the following:

1. •  Pair of wooden crutches, adjustable, with pads, tips and handgrips

   • Walker folding, adjustable or fixed height 

   • Hospital bed, variable height, hi-low, side rails, with mattress

   • Static finger splint

   • Cancer screening Colonoscopy high-risk

   • Ambulance basic life support, emergency

Be sure to use at least two reputable references to support your claims and your paper should be in APA format which is to include a cover, double-spaced content, and a reference page. APA guide can be found in the navigation bar under supplemental materials.