Which coding system is used to report non-physician services and supplies?

• A. CPT codes
• B. HCPCS codes
• C. ICD-10-CM codes
• D. DRG codes

Answer: (B)

Non-physician services and supplies are reported with HCPCS codes. HCPCS, or the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, includes Level II codes that cover items not included in CPT, such as durable medical equipment, prosthetics, supplies, ambulance services, and other miscellaneous items. CPT codes (level I) cover physician procedures and services, ICD-10-CM codes handle diagnoses, and DRG codes classify inpatient hospital stays for payment. So HCPCS codes are the appropriate system for documenting these non-physician services and supplies.