Author Question: Why are the five-digit procedure codes, as found in the CPT and HCPCS manuals, important? a. Six ... (Read 15 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Why are the five-digit procedure codes, as found in the CPT and HCPCS manuals, important?

a. Six digits won't fit in the boxes provided.
b. By selecting the proper code, billers can describe the type of service performed with a few numbers.
c. Bureaucracies depend on codes.
d. Codes make it more difficult for outsiders to access sensitive information.

Question 2

What information is required in the Secondary Insurance blocks of the CMS-1500 form?

a. Other insured's automobile title
b. Other insured's date of birth
c. Other insured's number of children
d. Other insured's shoe size