Table of content for "Battery elec/combo vad, rep" (HCPCS Q0496)
General information on the “Q0496” code
HCPCS Code: Q0496
Long Description: Battery, other than lithium-ion, for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
Short Description: Battery elec/combo vad, rep
Original information is taken from Q0496 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 38 – Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (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: 0178
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1F – Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
Type Of Service 1: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20051001
Code Effective Date: 20130101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code