This information is the numerical identification of the service or supply. Each item has a unique
number with a prefix that indicates the department number (the number assigned to a specific
ancillary department) and an item number (the number assigned by the accounting department or
the business office) for a specific procedure or service represented on the chargemaster.
A. charge/service code C. revenue code
B. HCPCS code D. general ledger key
Question 2
Physicians' services involving patient contact that are considered beyond the usual service in either an inpatient or outpatient setting may be reported as __________ services.
a. case management
b. critical care
c. prolonged
d. unlisted