Coding Ahead
CasePilot
Medical Coding Assistant
Case2Code
Search and Code Lookup Tool
CareerCenter
Medical Coding Job Board
Log in Register free account

Need help choosing the right code?

Ask CasePilot about procedures, modifiers, bundling, and coding guidance.

Try CasePilot

Official Description

Swingaway, detachable footrests, replacement only, each
Short Descr Swingaway detach ftrest repl
Coverage Carrier Priced
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
BETOS D1D – Wheelchairs
TOS Code(s) A – Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Added Date 1/1/1994
APC Status Indicator Non-Implantable Durable Medical Equipment
MUE 0
MUE 2
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 243 - DME and supplies
KX Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
RR Rental (use the 'rr' modifier when dme is to be rented)
NU New equipment
RB Replacement of a part of a dme, orthotic or prosthetic item furnished as part of a repair
KU Dmepos item subject to dmepos competitive bidding program number 3
RT Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body)
LT Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body)
GY Item or service statutorily excluded, does not meet the definition of any medicare benefit or, for non-medicare insurers, is not a contract benefit
GA Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case
GW Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition
CC Procedure code change (use 'cc' when the procedure code submitted was changed either for administrative reasons or because an incorrect code was filed)
KE Bid under round one of the dmepos competitive bidding program for use with non-competitive bid base equipment
KI Dmepos item, second or third month rental
KJ Dmepos item, parenteral enteral nutrition (pen) pump or capped rental, months four to fifteen
KY Dmepos item subject to dmepos competitive bidding program number 5
RA Replacement of a dme, orthotic or prosthetic item
Date
Action
Notes
2017-01-01 Changed Description Changed
1994-01-01 Added Code added 1/1/1994
Code
Description
CasePilot

Get instant expert-level medical coding assistance.

Ask about:
CPT Codes Guidelines Modifiers Crosswalks NCCI Edits Compliance Medicare Coverage
Example: "What is CPT code 99213?" or "Guidelines for E/M services"