What hcpcs stands for?

The acronym HCPCS stands for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System. It is a standardised coding system used in the United States to describe medical procedures, products, and services. It is used for reporting medical claims to insurance companies and government payers, and is also used by healthcare providers for billing purposes. HCPCS codes are assigned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and are updated annually. The current version of HCPCS is HCPCS Level II 2023, which went into effect on January 1, 2023.