HCPCS Code K0738

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing
Code effective Oct 01, 2006

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

K0738 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing or (Portable gas oxygen system) for short. HCPCS K0738 has been effective since 10/01/2006 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - K0738

HCPCS Level II Code
Section K - Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
HCPCS Code K0738
Description

Long description:
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing

Short description:
Portable gas oxygen system

HCPCS Pricing indicator 33 - Oxygen and oxygen equipment (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 D1C - Oxygen and supplies
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Effective date Effective Oct 01, 2006
Date added Added Oct 01, 2006

See also

  • HCPCS K0733 · Power wheelchair accessory, 12 to 24 amp hour sealed lead acid battery, each (e.g., gel cell, absorbed glassmat)

  • HCPCS E0430 · Portable gaseous oxygen system, purchase; includes regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing

  • HCPCS E0431 · Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing

  • HCPCS K0739 · Repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes

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

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