HCPCS Code K0462

Temporary replacement for patient owned equipment being repaired, any type
Code effective Jul 01, 1998

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

K0462 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Temporary replacement for patient owned equipment being repaired, any type or (Temporary replacement eqpmnt) for short. HCPCS K0462 has been effective since 07/01/1998 and applies to Other medical items or services.

HCPCS Code Details - K0462

HCPCS Level II Code
Section K - Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
HCPCS Code K0462
Description

Long description:
Temporary replacement for patient owned equipment being repaired, any type

Short description:
Temporary replacement eqpmnt

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 D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code D1E - Other DME
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 9 - Other medical items or services
Effective date Effective Jul 01, 1998
Date added Added Jul 01, 1998

See also

  • HCPCS K0455 · Infusion pump used for uninterrupted parenteral administration of medication, (e.g., epoprostenol or treprostinol)

  • HCPCS K0552 · Supplies for external non-insulin drug infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each

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

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