HCPCS code Q0493 — Emr pwr cbl combo vad, rep. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2013. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

Q0493

Active

Emr pwr cbl combo vad, rep

Emergency power supply cable 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 Q0493 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