HCPCS code E0490 — Control unit nm hw remote.
Status: Active.
Effective Oct 1, 2023.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
E0490
ActiveControl unit nm hw remote
Power source and control electronics unit for oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, controlled by hardware remote
Category:
DME
Section:
E-codes: Durable Medical Equipment
Effective:
Oct 1, 2023
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
E1
— Items / services not paid by Medicare
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of E0490 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| DME Supplier | 1 |
| Outpatient Hospital | 1 |
| Practitioner Services | 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2023-Q4Control unit nm hw remote