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Official Description

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)
Short Descr Rad w/o backup non-inv intfc
Coverage Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s) 36 – Supplies And Surgical Dressings - Capped rental DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
CIM 60-9
BETOS D1E – Other DME
TOS Code(s) R – Rental of DME
Added Date 1/1/2004
APC Status Indicator Non-Implantable Durable Medical Equipment
MUE 0
MUE 1
IOM 100-03, 4, 240.2
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 243 - DME and supplies
RR Rental (use the 'rr' modifier when dme is to be rented)
KJ Dmepos item, parenteral enteral nutrition (pen) pump or capped rental, months four to fifteen
KI Dmepos item, second or third month rental
KH Dmepos item, initial claim, purchase or first month rental
KX Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
RA Replacement of a dme, orthotic or prosthetic item
GZ Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary
GA Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case
MS Six month maintenance and servicing fee for reasonable and necessary parts and labor which are not covered under any manufacturer or supplier warranty
BU The beneficiary has been informed of the purchase and rental options and after 30 days has not informed the supplier of his/her decision
CC Procedure code change (use 'cc' when the procedure code submitted was changed either for administrative reasons or because an incorrect code was filed)
CG Policy criteria applied
CR Catastrophe/disaster related
EY No physician or other licensed health care provider order for this item or service
GL Medically unnecessary upgrade provided instead of non-upgraded item, no charge, no advance beneficiary notice (abn)
GW Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition
NU New equipment
UE Used durable medical equipment
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2004-01-01 Added Code added 1/1/2004
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