HCPCS Code K1016

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve
Code effective Jan 01, 2024

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

K1016 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve or (Trans elec nerv for trigemin) for short. HCPCS K1016 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Rental of DME.


HCPCS Code Details - K1016

HCPCS Level II Code
Section K - Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
HCPCS Code K1016
Description

Long description:
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve

Short description:
Trans elec nerv for trigemin

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 D1E - Other DME
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service R - Rental of DME
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2024
Date added Added Apr 01, 2021
Termination date Dec 31, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS K1015 · Foot, adductus positioning device, adjustable

  • HCPCS E0720 · Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) device, two lead, localized stimulation

  • HCPCS E0721 · Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for nerves in the auricular region

  • HCPCS E0730 · Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) device, four or more leads, for multiple nerve stimulation

  • HCPCS E0733 · Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve

  • HCPCS K1017 · Monthly supplies for use of device coded at k1016

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


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