E0471 – Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)
HCPCS Level II code · E codes: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS codeE0471
- Long description
- Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)
- Short description
- Rad w/backup non inv intrfc
- Pricing indicator
36DME – capped rental- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 2004
- Last change
- April 1, 2006 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E0471?
E0471 is a HCPCS Level II code for respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device).
Does Medicare cover E0471?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby E codes
- E0463 – Pressure support ventilator with volume control mode, may include pressure control mode, used with invasive interface (e.g., tracheostomy tube)
- E0464 – Pressure support ventilator with volume control mode, may include pressure control mode, used with non-invasive interface (e.g., mask)
- E0465 – Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube)
- E0466 – Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell)
- E0467 – Home ventilator, multi-function respiratory device, also performs any or all of the additional functions of oxygen concentration, drug nebulization, aspiration, and cough stimulation, includes all accessories, components and supplies for all functions
- E0468 – Home ventilator, dual-function respiratory device, also performs additional function of cough stimulation, includes all accessories, components and supplies for all functions
- E0469 – Lung expansion airway clearance, continuous high frequency oscillation, and nebulization device
- E0470 – Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)
- E0472 – Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with backup rate feature, used with invasive interface, e.g., tracheostomy tube (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)
- E0480 – Percussor, electric or pneumatic, home model
- E0481 – Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation system and related accessories
- E0482 – Cough stimulating device, alternating positive and negative airway pressure
- E0483 – High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each
- E0484 – Oscillatory positive expiratory pressure device, non-electric, any type, each
- E0485 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- E0486 – Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.