This Information Is the Numerical Identification of the Service or Supply

question 434

Multiple Choice

This information is the numerical identification of the service or supply. Each item has a unique number with a prefix that indicates the department number (the number assigned to a specific ancillary department) and an item number (the number assigned by the accounting department or the business officer) for a specific procedure or service represented on the chargemaster.

• A) charge code
• B) HCPCS code
• C) revenue code
• D) general ledger key