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Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Billing Codes and Reimbursement Rates
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This section lists the HCPCS codes and maximum allowances for Durable Medical Equipment (DME). Refer to the Durable Medical Equipment (DME): An Overview section in the appropriate Part 2 manual for general policy information. Note: Per California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Section 51321(g): Authorization
for durable medical equipment shall be limited to the lowest cost item that meets the patient's medical needs.
Authorization
Authorization is required for all oxygen contents, oxygen equipment and respiratory equipment except for all of the following, which require authorization only for quantities exceeding the stated billing limit:
? A7005 (administration set, with small volume non-filtered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable) ? billing limit of one every 6 months.
? E0484 (oscillatory positive expiratory pressure device, non-electric, any type, each) ? billing limit of two per 12 months.
Authorization is required for all other DME products exceeding the following threshold limits (cumulative cost of related items within a group):
? Rental: $50 ? Purchasing: $100 ? Repair or maintenance: $250 This policy also applies to daily amounts that exceed the respective dollar limits for rental, purchase, repair or maintenance for an individual item or combination of similar group DME items.
Rentals and Purchases
Reimbursement for rental or purchase of DME includes the following policies.
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Rental Rate Includes Supplies
DME rental rates include reimbursement for equipment-related supplies. Supplies are not separately reimbursable, except as noted.
Rental Period
Unless otherwise noted, DME rental is based on a rental period of one calendar month, with the beginning date of rental as the date of service.
Rental Reimbursement Cap
For information about the DME rental reimbursement cap, refer to the Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Bill for DME section in the appropriate Part 2 manual.
Guarantees
Purchased equipment is to be guaranteed for at least six months from the date of purchase. Out-of-guarantee repairs are to be guaranteed for at least three months from the date of such repair. Reimbursement will not be allowed for parts or labor during a guarantee period if the need for repair is due to a defect in material or workmanship
Billing Codes
Refer to the Statistical Analysis Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier (SADMERC) Product Classification Lists at or call the SADMERC/HCPCS help line at 1-877-735-1326 to determine proper billing codes for DME items.
Codes and Rates
Reimbursement for purchased DME is subject to the Upper Billing Limit defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 51008.1. Claims submitted are not to exceed an amount that is the lesser of:
? The usual charges made to the general public, or ? The net purchase price of the item, which shall be documented in provider's books and
records, plus no more than a 100 percent mark-up.
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For more information regarding the maximum allowable DME purchase billing amounts, refer to "Net Purchase Price" in the Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Bill for DME section.
The following listed rates are the maximum amounts allowed for each procedure code:
Note: If the net purchase price of the item, plus a 100 percent mark-up, adds up to less than the maximum amount indicated for the code on the pages that follow, the billed amount is to be the net purchase price, plus the 100 percent mark-up, i.e., not the maximum amount allowable listed.
Ambulation Devices
Canes and Crutches
Table of HCPCS Codes, Descriptions and Cost for Canes and Crutches
HCPCS Code A4635 A4636 A4637 E0100
E0105
E0110
Description
Underarm pad, crutch, replacement, each Replacement handgrip, cane, crutch or walker, each Replacement tip, cane, crutch or walker, each Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips Crutches, forearm, adjustable or fixed, with tips and handgrips, pair
Monthly Rental Purchase
(in dollars)
(in dollars)
N/A
4.10
N/A
N/A
4.75
15.99
7.09
37.50
12.79
62.07
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Table of HCPCS Codes, Descriptions and Cost for Canes and Crutches (continued)
HCPCS Code E0112 E0114 E0117
Description
Crutches, underarm, wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips Crutches, underarm, non-wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips Crutch, underarm, articulating, spring assisted, each
Monthly Rental (in dollars) 7.94
6.86
15.41
Purchase (in dollars) 53.75
37.75
154.17
Walkers
Table of HCPCS Codes, Descriptions and Cost for Walkers
HCPCS Code E0130 E0135 E0140 E0141 E0143 E0144
E0147
Description
Rigid (pick-up), adjustable or fixed height Folding (pick-up), adjustable or fixed height Walker w/trunk support, adjustable or fixed height Rigid walker, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height Folding walker, wheeled Walker, enclosed, four sided framed, rigid or folding, wheeled with posterior seat Walker, heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance
Monthly Rental (in dollars) 21.06
28.41
Purchase (in dollars) 210.56
254.76
279.69
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Table of HCPCS Codes, Descriptions and Cost for Walkers (continued)
HCPCS Code
E0148
E0149
E0153
E0154 E0155
E0156 E0157 E0158 E0159
Description
Walker, heavy duty, without wheels, rigid or folding, any type, each Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type Platform attachment, forearm crutch, each Platform attachment, walker, each Wheel attachment, rigid pick-up walker, per pair Seat attachment, walker Crutch attachment, walker, each Leg extensions, per set of four Brake attachment for wheeled walker, replacement, each
Monthly Rental (in dollars)
9.53
6.27
Purchase (in dollars)
95.28
55.50
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Bathroom Equipment
Table of HCPCS Codes, Descriptions and Cost for Bathroom Equipment
HCPCS Code E0163 E0165 E0167 E0168
+ E0170
+ E0171
E0240
Description
Commode chair with fixed arms Pail or pan for use with commode chair, replacement only Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary, or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, electric, any type Commode chair with integrated seat lift mechanism, non-electric, any type Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size
Monthly Rental (in dollars) 13.50 13.02 N/A 11.94
128.58
23.14
N/A
Purchase (in dollars) 73.31 162.36 9.60 119.45
1,542.91
277.63
By Report
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HCPCS Code Description
E0241 E0242
Bathtub wall rail, each Bathtub rail, floor base
Monthly Rental
Purchase 14.62
By Report
E0243
Toilet rail, each
42.76
E0244
Raised toilet seat
46.04
E0245
Tub stool or bench
55.07
E0246
Transfer tub rail attachment
37.08
E0247 E0248
Transfer bench for tub or toilet with or without commode opening Transfer bench, heavy duty, for tub or toilet with or without commode opening
81.42 By Report
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Decubitus Care Equipment
Table of HCPCS Codes, Descriptions and Cost for Decubitus Care Equipment
HCPCS Code Description
A4640
E0181 E0182 E0184
Replacement pad for use with medically necessary alternating pressure pad owned by patient Pressure pad, alternating with pump Replacement pump for alternating pressure pad Dry pressure mattress
Monthly Rental (in dollars) N/A
N/A
Purchase (in dollars) 45.18
250.20 251.33 132.40
E0185 E0186
Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width Air pressure mattress
16.24
194.88
E0187
Water pressure mattress
18.57
222.82
E0188
Synthetic sheepskin pad
2.47
21.14
E0189
Lambswool sheepskin pad
4.50
41.57
E0193
Powered air flotation bed (low air 24.09 loss therapy) (daily rental)
By Report
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