Table of content for "Portable gaseous oxygen" (HCPCS K0742)
General information on the “K0742” code
HCPCS Code: K0742
Long Description: Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit, for cluster headaches, for initial months supply or to replace used contents
Short Description: Portable gaseous oxygen
Original information is taken from K0742 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
Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply
Type of service
Processing Note Number: 0176
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1C – Oxygen and supplies
Type Of Service 1: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20110701
Code Effective Date: 20130101
Termination Date: 20121231
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code