HCPCS Was Developed to Achieve All of the Following Goals

question 17

Multiple Choice

HCPCS was developed to achieve all of the following goals EXCEPT:

• A) coordinating government programs by uniform application of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) policies.
• B) ensuring the validity of profiles and fee schedules through standardized coding.
• C) allowing providers and suppliers to communicate their services in a consistent manner.
• D) implementing standard fee structures for all providers across all plans.

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