Power pack base for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only
Code effective Jan 01, 2013
HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
Q0488 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Power pack base for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only or (Pwr pack base elec vad, rep) for short. HCPCS Q0488 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 | Q0488 |
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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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