Q0506 – Battery, lithium-ion, for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
HCPCS Level II code · Q codes: Temporary Codes
HCPCS codeQ0506
- Long description
- Battery, lithium-ion, for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Short description
- Lith-ion batt elec/pneum vad
- Pricing indicator
38Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1FProsthetic/Orthotic devices- Added
- January 1, 2010
- Last change
- January 1, 2013 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code Q0506?
Q0506 is a HCPCS Level II code for battery, lithium-ion, for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only.
Does Medicare cover Q0506?
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
- Q0497 – Battery clips for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0498 – Holster for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0499 – Belt/vest/bag for use to carry external peripheral components of any type ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0500 – Filters for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0501 – Shower cover for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0502 – Mobility cart for pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only
- Q0503 – Battery for pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only, each
- Q0504 – Power adapter for pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only, vehicle type
- Q0507 – Miscellaneous supply or accessory for use with an external ventricular assist device
- Q0508 – Miscellaneous supply or accessory for use with an implanted ventricular assist device
- Q0509 – Miscellaneous supply or accessory for use with any implanted ventricular assist device for which payment was not made under medicare part a
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- Q0512 – Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period
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- Q0514 – Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 90 days
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.