HCPCS code K1004 — Lo freq us diathermy device. Status: Active. Effective Oct 1, 2023. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

K1004

Active

Lo freq us diathermy device

Low frequency ultrasonic diathermy treatment device for home use

Category: Temporary DME
Section: K-codes: Temporary DME Codes
Effective: Oct 1, 2023
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: E1 — Items / services not paid by Medicare

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of K1004 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.

  • New Code 2023-Q4
    Lo freq us diathermy device