Q0480 HCPCS - DRIVER FOR USE WITH PNEUMATIC VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE, REPLACEMENT ONLY

Code Information

HCPCS Code: Q0480
Sequence Number: 0010
Short Description: Driver pneumatic vad, rep
Long Description: Driver for use with pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
Date Added: 10/1/2005
Action Code: N - No maintenance for this code
Action Effective Date: 1/1/2013
Classification: Temporary Codes
Coding System: HCPCS

Pricing Indicator Code:
- 38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (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:
N/A
Medicare Carriers Manual Reference Section Number:
N/A
Coverage Code: D - Special coverage instructions apply

Field Name	Field Value
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Code	Q0480
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	Driver for use with pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
HCPCS Short Description	Driver pneumatic vad, rep
HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 1	38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code	A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
HCPCS Coverage Code	D - Special coverage instructions apply
HCPCS Processing Note Number	0178
HCPCS Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code	D1F - Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1	P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity	0
HCPCS Code Added Date	10/1/2005
HCPCS Action Effective Date	1/1/2013
HCPCS Action Code	N - No maintenance for this code