U Codes: Introductory Guide
U Codes were created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and identify medical services, supplies, and equipment related to the diagnosis and treatment of the virus.
U Codes were created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and identify medical services, supplies, and equipment related to the diagnosis and treatment of the virus.
V Codes identify medical services, supplies, and equipment related to vision, hearing, and speech-language pathology.
R Codes are alpha-numeric codes that identify diagnostic radiology services, including imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
A modifier provides the means by which the reporting physician or provider can indicate that a service or procedure that has been performed has been altered by some specific circumstance but not changed in its definition or code.
HCPCS is a code collection for medical procedures, supplies, products, and services given to individuals enrolled in private health insurance plans as well as Medicare beneficiaries.