HCPCS Code Details - Q0482

HCPCS Level II Code
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code Q0482
Description

Long description:
Microprocessor control unit for use with electric/pneumatic combination ventricular assist device, replacement only

Short description:
Microprcsr cu combo vad, rep

HCPCS Modifier1
HCPCS Pricing indicator 38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code D1F - Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2013
Date added Added Oct 01, 2005
HCPCS Coding Procedures

HCPCS Modifiers

In HCPCS Level II, modifiers are composed of two alpha or alphanumeric characters.

Example: E0260-NU - Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress
NU” identifies the hospital bed as new equipment

See also

  • HCPCS Q0481 · Microprocessor control unit for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only

  • HCPCS Q0483 · Monitor/display module for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only


1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”