K0738 – Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing

Long description

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing

Short description

Portable gas oxygen system

Pricing indicator

33 DME – oxygen and oxygen equipment

Medicare coverage

C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor

BETOS category

D1C Oxygen and supplies

Added

October 1, 2006

Last change

October 1, 2006 – No change

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