HCPCS code Q0488 — Pwr pack base elec vad, rep. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2013. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

Q0488

Active

Pwr pack base elec vad, rep

Power pack base for use with electric 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 Q0488 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