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Official Description

Crutch, underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, with pad, tip, handgrip, with or without shock absorber, each
Short Descr Crutch underarm each no wood
Coverage Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s) 32 – Supplies And Surgical Dressings - Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
CIM 60-9
MCM 2100.1
BETOS D1E – Other DME
TOS Code(s) A – Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Added Date 1/1/1986
APC Status Indicator Non-Implantable Durable Medical Equipment
MUE 0
MUE 2
IOM 100-02, 15, 110.1
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 243 - DME and supplies
NU New equipment
KX Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
GA Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case
Date
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Notes
1986-01-01 Added Code added 1/1/1986
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