Driver for use with pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
Code effective Jan 01, 2013
HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
Q0480 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Driver for use with pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only or (Driver pneumatic vad, rep) for short. HCPCS Q0480 has been effective since 01/01/2013 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section Q - Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes) |
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| HCPCS Code | Q0480 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (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 | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| BETOS2 code | D1F - Prosthetic/Orthotic devices |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2013 |
| Date added | Added Oct 01, 2005 |
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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”
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