Question

all of the following are types of medical coding commonly used by healthcare providers EXCEPT: (2 points)

a. FFS
b. ICD
c. HCPCS
d. All of the above are common type of medical coding

Answer 1

Answer: A

There are 3 types of medical coding, ICD, CPT & HCPCS

FFS is fee for service which is a payment model in which fees is charged by doctor, hospital etc charge separately for services provided.

ICD- International classification of diseases is created by WHO for common terminologies in causes for injury , illness or death

CPT- Current Procedure Terminology created by American Medical Association to document procedures

HCPCS-Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System created by CMS for procedures , services not covered under CPT