The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) was originally developed for use in coding services, such as durable medical equipment, for ____.
A) Blue Cross
B) HMOs
C) Medicare patients
D) Medicaid patients
E) managed care patients

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The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) was specifically developed for coding services, including durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies, for Medicare patients. This system allows for a standardized method of identifying these services and products across the healthcare system.

The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Was Originally Developed