What type of services do C codes cover?

C codes are specific to the healthcare billing and coding system, particularly associated with outpatient prospective payment systems (OPPS). These codes are used to identify specific outpatient services that are reimbursed under the OPPS, which was established to provide a uniform payment system for outpatient hospital services.

In outpatient settings, the efficient categorization of services helps streamline billing processes and provides clarity in what services are covered under government and insurance reimbursement frameworks. This categorization is especially important for healthcare facilities to receive timely and appropriate compensation for the services rendered to patients.

In contrast, the other options pertain to different types of healthcare services that are not specifically covered by C codes. Alcohol and drug abuse treatment, transportation and ambulance services, and orthotics and prosthetics have their own coding systems and guidelines that govern how they are billed and reimbursed, which are distinct from the outpatient prospective payment systems.