E0555 HCPCS - HUMIDIFIER, DURABLE, GLASS OR AUTOCLAVABLE PLASTIC BOTTLE TYPE, FOR USE WITH REGULATOR OR FLOWMETER

Code Information

  • HCPCS Code: E0555
  • Sequence Number: 0010
  • Short Description: Humidifier for use w/ regula
  • Long Description: Humidifier, durable, glass or autoclavable plastic bottle type, for use with regulator or flowmeter
  • Date Added: 1/1/1986
  • Action Code: N - No maintenance for this code
  • Action Effective Date: 1/1/1996
  • Classification: Durable Medical Equipment
  • Coding System: HCPCS

Code Type

  • Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code: D1C - Oxygen and supplies
  • Type Of Service Code:
    • P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
    • R - Rental of DME

Billing Information

  • Pricing Indicator Code:
    • 33 - Oxygen and oxygen equipment (price subject to floors and ceilings)
  • Multiple Pricing Indicator Code: A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
  • Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number:
    • 60-9
  • Medicare Carriers Manual Reference Section Number:
    • 4107.9
  • Coverage Code: D - Special coverage instructions apply

HCPCS Record

Field Name Field Value
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Code E0555
HCPCS Sequence Number 0010
HCPCS Record Identification Code 3 - First line of procedure record also contains detail information in positions 92-275
HCPCS Long Description Humidifier, durable, glass or autoclavable plastic bottle type, for use with regulator or flowmeter
HCPCS Short Description Humidifier for use w/ regula
HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 1 33 - Oxygen and oxygen equipment (price subject to floors and ceilings)
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1 60-9
HCPCS Medicare Carriers Manual Reference Section Number 1 4107.9
HCPCS Coverage Code D - Special coverage instructions apply
HCPCS Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code D1C - Oxygen and supplies
HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1 P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
HCPCS Type Of Service Code 2 R - Rental of DME
HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity 0
HCPCS Code Added Date 1/1/1986
HCPCS Action Effective Date 1/1/1996
HCPCS Action Code N - No maintenance for this code

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