HCPCS code Q0480 — Driver pneumatic vad, rep. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2013. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

Q0480

Active

Driver pneumatic vad, rep

Driver for use with pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only

Category: Temporary
Section: Q-codes: Temporary Codes
Effective: Jan 1, 2013
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: A — Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of Q0480 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 1
Practitioner Services 1

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits