HCPCS Code K0070

Rear wheel assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each
Code effective Jul 01, 2016

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)

K0070 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Rear wheel assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each or (Rr whl compl pne tire rep ea) for short. HCPCS K0070 has been effective since 07/01/2016 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).


HCPCS Code Details - K0070

HCPCS Level II Code
Section K - Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
HCPCS Code K0070
Description

Long description:
Rear wheel assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each

Short description:
Rr whl compl pne tire rep ea

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 C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code D1D - Wheelchairs
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service A - Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Effective date Effective Jul 01, 2016
Date added Added Jan 01, 1994

See also

  • HCPCS K0069 · Rear wheel assembly, complete, with solid tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each

  • HCPCS K0071 · Front caster assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, replacement only, each

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


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