Question

A 45-year-old diabetic female received the following diabetic supplies:

6 boxes of alcohol wipes
4 boxes of lancets (100 per box)
15 boxes of glucose test strips (50 per box)
What HCPCS Level II codes are reported?
A) A4245 x 6, A4259 x 4, A4253 x 15
B) A4245, A4259, A4253
C) A4247 x 6, A4258 x 400, A4255 x 50
D) A4245 x 6, A4259 x 4, A4255 x 15"

Answer 1

The correct HCPCS Level II codes for the diabetic supplies are A4245 x 6 for alcohol wipes, A4259 x 4 for lancets, and A4253 x 15 for glucose test strips.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question relates to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes used for billing various diabetic supplies. The correct HCPCS codes for the items provided to the diabetic patient are as follows:

• A4245 - Alcohol or peroxide, per pint (for alcohol wipes)
• A4259 - Lancets, per box of 100 (for lancets)
• A4253 - Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (for glucose test strips)

Since each item is provided in multiple quantities, the HCPCS codes should be reported with the appropriate quantity. Thus, the correct reporting would be:

• A4245 x 6 for the alcohol wipes
• A4259 x 4 for the lancets
• A4253 x 15 for the glucose test strips