HCPCS Code E0470

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)
Code effective Jan 01, 2004

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E0470 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning 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) or (Rad w/o backup non-inv intfc) for short. HCPCS E0470 has been effective since 01/01/2004 and applies to Rental of DME.

HCPCS Code Details - E0470

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E0470
Description

Long 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 description:
Rad w/o backup non-inv intfc

HCPCS Pricing indicator 36 - Capped rental DME (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 D1E - Other DME
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service R - Rental of DME
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2004
Date added Added Jan 01, 2004

See also

  • HCPCS E0469 · Lung expansion airway clearance, continuous high frequency oscillation, and nebulization device

  • HCPCS E0471 · Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)

  • HCPCS E0472 · Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with backup rate feature, used with invasive interface, e.g., tracheostomy tube (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)

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