HCPCS Code K0071

Front caster assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, replacement only, each
Code effective Jan 01, 2017

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

K0071 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Front caster assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, replacement only, each or (Fr cstr comp pne tire rep ea) for short. HCPCS K0071 has been effective since 01/01/2017 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).


HCPCS Code Details - K0071

HCPCS Level II Code
Section K - Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
HCPCS Code K0071
Description

Long description:
Front caster assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, replacement only, each

Short description:
Fr cstr comp pne tire rep ea

HCPCS Pricing indicator 32 - Inexpensive & routinely purchased 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 Jan 01, 2017
Date added Added Jan 01, 1994

See also

  • HCPCS K0070 · Rear wheel assembly, complete, with pneumatic tire, spokes or molded, replacement only, each

  • HCPCS K0072 · Front caster assembly, complete, with semi-pneumatic tire, replacement only, each

  • HCPCS K0077 · Front caster assembly, complete, with solid tire, replacement only, each

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


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