DMEPOS - Repair Labor Billing and Payment Policy

by  Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS
July 8th, 2015

The following table contains repair units of service allowances for commonly repaired items billed under HCPCS code K0739 (Repair or Non-routine Service for Durable Medical Equipment Other than Oxygen Equipment Requiring the Skill of a Technician, Labor Component, Per 15 Minutes). This applies to non-rented and out-of-warranty items.

When billing for repairs, include the HCPCS code and date of purchase of the item being repaired (if the HCPCS code is not available, include the manufacturer’s name, product name, and model number of the equipment), the manufacturer’s name, product name, model number, and MSRP of the repair item provided, and the justification of the repair.

Units of service include basic troubleshooting and problem diagnosis. One unit of service = 15 minutes. Please note that there is no Medicare payment for travel time or equipment pick-up and/or delivery.

References:

• DMEPOS Fee Schedule