HCPCS code Q0489 — Pwr pck base combo vad, rep. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2013. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

Q0489

Active

Pwr pck base combo vad, rep

Power pack base for use with electric/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 Q0489 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