Q0486 – Monitor control cable for use with electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
HCPCS Level II code · Q codes: Temporary Codes
HCPCS codeQ0486
- Long description
- Monitor control cable for use with electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Short description
- Mon cable elec/pneum vad rep
- Pricing indicator
38Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1FProsthetic/Orthotic devices- Added
- October 1, 2005
- Last change
- January 1, 2013 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code Q0486?
Q0486 is a HCPCS Level II code for monitor control cable for use with electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only.
Does Medicare cover Q0486?
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 Q codes
- Q0478 – Power adapter for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, vehicle type
- Q0479 – Power module for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0480 – Driver for use with pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0481 – Microprocessor control unit for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0482 – Microprocessor control unit for use with electric/pneumatic combination ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0483 – Monitor/display module for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0484 – Monitor/display module for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0485 – Monitor control cable for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0487 – Leads (pneumatic/electrical) for use with any type electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0488 – Power pack base for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0489 – Power pack base for use with electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0490 – Emergency power source for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0491 – Emergency power source for use with electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0492 – Emergency power supply cable for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0493 – Emergency power supply cable for use with electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0494 – Emergency hand pump for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.