Summary: Level II Codes

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HCPCs also known as level II codes are used primarily to identify products, supplies, and services not included in the CPT codes. Ambulance services, durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies are coded using HCPCS. HCPCs codes were developed to simplify medical billing. Standardized coding is necessary to ensure that claims processing proceeds in an orderly and timely fashion. Medicare and Medicaid are required to use HCPCs coding

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