What coding system is used to illustrate tangible items such as supplies?

The correct answer is HCPCS Level 2, which is specifically designed to identify and code items related to healthcare, particularly for supplies, equipment, and other non-physician medical services. This coding system provides a way to communicate information about various tangible items, such as durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and certain supplies that are used in the provision of health care services.

HCPCS Level 2 codes are essential for billing purposes because they allow healthcare providers to specify the exact items or services related to patient care that were provided or delivered. By accurately coding these items, providers can ensure appropriate reimbursement from insurance companies and other payers.

In contrast, ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) is utilized primarily for diagnosis coding and does not focus on tangible items. CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are mainly used to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services, rather than supplies. SNOMED (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine) is a clinical terminology that aims to represent healthcare concepts in a structured way but is not specifically geared towards the coding of tangible items. Each of these systems serves distinct purposes in healthcare documentation and billing, but HCPCS Level 2 is uniquely suited