Which coding system would you use to find the specific codes for transportation services?

The choice of HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) is appropriate for finding specific codes related to transportation services. HCPCS encompasses a range of codes that include various healthcare services and procedures not covered by the CPT. Transportation services, often related to non-emergency medical transport and ambulance services, fall under HCPCS, which provides a standardized system for coding these essential services.

ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM are primarily diagnostic coding systems used for classifying diseases and health conditions. These codes detail the reasons for medical visits and treatments but do not include specific procedural codes related to transport services. CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) focuses on medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and procedures, but it does not comprehensively cover the broader transportation services that HCPCS does.