Table of content for "Humidifier for use w/ regula" (HCPCS E0555)
General information on the “E0555” code
HCPCS Code: E0555
Long Description: Humidifier, durable, glass or autoclavable plastic bottle type, for use with regulator or flowmeter
Short Description: Humidifier for use w/ regula
Original information is taken from E0555 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 33 – Oxygen and oxygen equipment (price subject to floors and ceilings). Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Supplies And Surgical Dressings
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1: 60-9
Coverage
Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1C – Oxygen and supplies
Type Of Service 1: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Type Of Service 2: R – Rental of DME
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19860101
Code Effective Date: 19960101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code