Question

Describe how HCPCS codes differ from CPT codes.?

Answer 1

HCPCS codes are used to give a standardized description of delivering healthcare services.

CPT codes are used to describe the services that medical workers have to be acknowledged.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act states that everyone should be free to access HCPCS procedures.

No	Features	HCPCS	CPT CODES
1	Value	These codes are used to give a standardized description of delivering healthcare services.	These codes are used to describe the services that medical workers have to be acknowledged.
2	Protection	The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act states that everyone should be free to access HCPCS procedures.	CPT codes have been owned by the American Medical Association and outsiders have to pay for accessing these.
3	Divisions	HCPCS operates on three levels. Namely, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.	CPT has three categories. They are Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3.
4	Creators	HCPCS was created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).	CPT was developed by the American Medical Association (AMA).
5	The Affected	HCPCS has codes for both direct healthcare workers and non-direct healthcare workers.	The CPT codes are only for the procedures that are to be operated upon a patient.