HCPCS code L8622 — Repl alkaline battery. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2005. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

L8622

Active

Repl alkaline battery

Alkaline battery for use with cochlear implant device, any size, replacement, each

Category: Orthotics & Prosthetics
Section: L-codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures
Effective: Jan 1, 2005
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: A — Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of L8622 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 0
Outpatient Hospital 2
Practitioner Services 2

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits