When will you use HCPCS codes?

Answer 1

HCPCS codes are used to report supplies - medicine, instruments, eyeglasses, drugs, surgery equipments etc. This is payer specific. Some payers ask for submitting HCPCS codes while others do not.

Answer 2

When the use of HCPCS codes comes into play it will involve the medical industry. The codes are used to classify supply and service for insurance companies, mainly Medicare and Medicaid.