A coding system comprised of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), a coding system that identifies medical services and procedures furnished by physicians and other health care providers.
Healthcare providers use CPT to bill public or private health insurance programs. The American Medical Association (AMA) maintains CPT and makes decisions regarding addition, deletion, or revision of CPT codes. CPT codes are updated and published annually. The existence of a CPT code does not determine coverage or non-coverage for a service or procedure.
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A coding system that identifies products, supplies, and services that are not CPT code set jurisdiction, such as medical equipment and devices.
Suppliers use HCPCS Level II to bill public or private health insurance programs. CMS maintains most HCPCS Level II codes and makes decisions regarding addition, deletion, or revision of most HCPCS Level II codes. Permanent HCPCS Level II codes are updated annually, and temporary codes quarterly. Common HCPCS codes include the G codes and S codes. The existence of an HCPCS Level II code does not determine coverage or non-coverage for an item or service.
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