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See This Difference Between Coding Systems

Published on Mon Feb 17, 2020

Question: I am new to practice management and am confused by the acronyms and modifiers used. What’s the difference between HCPCS and CPT®? Massachusetts Subscriber Answer: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level I codes are the code set providers use to report medical procedures and professional services furnished in ambulatory or outpatient settings, including physician visits to inpatients, says [...]
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