Which statement accurately describes CPT and HCPCS Level II codes and their use in billing?

• A. CPT (Level I) codes describe physician services/procedures; HCPCS Level II codes cover non-physician services, supplies, DME, and drugs not in CPT.
• B. CPT codes are for equipment; HCPCS Level II are for physician services.
• C. CPT is only for inpatient procedures; HCPCS Level II only for outpatient procedures.
• D. CPT and HCPCS Level II are interchangeable.

Answer: (A)