Which of the following applies to codes used as supplements to the basic CPT system and are required when reporting services and procedures to Medicare patients?

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HCPCS, or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, is a set of codes that are used as supplements to the basic CPT system and are required when reporting services and procedures to Medicare patients. M codes and E&M codes are specific subsets within the CPT system, while DRGs (diagnosis-related groups) are used for inpatient hospital billing, not for reporting individual services and procedures.

Which of the Following Applies to Codes Used as Supplements