Oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, used in conjunction with the power source and control electronics unit, controlled by hardware remote, 90-day supply
Code effective Jan 01, 2025
HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
E0491 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, used in conjunction with the power source and control electronics unit, controlled by hardware remote, 90-day supply or (Oral dv nm mouthpc hw remote) for short. HCPCS E0491 has been effective since 01/01/2025 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME) |
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| HCPCS Code | E0491 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
32 - Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Coverage code | C - Carrier judgment |
| BETOS2 code | D1E - Other DME |
| 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, 2025 |
| Date added | Added Oct 01, 2023 |
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