records_ndcs_removed set up by Jean Roth , jroth@nber.org ,  9 Feb 2018
The Level II modifiers are two alphabetic or alphanumeric digits.
HCPCS Level II codes may require the use of modifiers to capture the exact nature of the service.
may require the use of modifiers to capture the exact nature of the service.
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes
Each NDC must be reported as an 11-digit code unique to the manufacturer of the specific drug or product.
The National Drug Code (NDC) serves as a universal product identifier for human drugs and biologics.
NDC deactivated
NDC Withdrawn
HCPCS Code Deletion
A new relationship end date is listed whenever any of the following occur:
The relationship end date between the NDC and HCPCS code.
These codes are an alpha character followed by four numbers.
to a Medicare patient including durable medical equipment, prosthetics and orthotics supplies.
HCPCS Level II codes are assigned to every service a medical practitioner provides
HCPCS codes are used by Medicare and monitored by the CMS .