Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)

The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is a standardized coding system used by healthcare providers and insurers to identify medical services, procedures, and supplies. It helps ensure accurate billing, reimbursement, and record-keeping by assigning specific codes to a wide range of healthcare items, including doctor visits, medical equipment, medications, and assistive devices. Managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HCPCS supports efficient communication across the healthcare system, facilitating the consistent documentation and billing of services both within and outside of government programs.