External upper limb tremor stimulator of the peripheral nerves of the wrist
Code effective Jan 01, 2024
HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
K1018 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning External upper limb tremor stimulator of the peripheral nerves of the wrist or (Ext up limb tremor stim wris) for short. HCPCS K1018 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Rental of DME.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section K - Durable Medical Equipment for Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) |
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| HCPCS Code | K1018 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
36 - Capped rental DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| 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 |
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