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.
Type of Equipment |
Part Being Repaired/Replaced |
UOS Allowed |
Power Wheelchair |
Batteries (includes cleaning and testing) |
2 |
Power Wheelchair |
Shroud/Cowling |
2 |
Power Wheelchair |
Joystick (includes programming |
2 |
Power Wheelchair |
Charger |
2 |
Power Wheelchair |
Drive wheel motors (single/pair) |
2/3 |
Power or Manual Wheelchair |
Wheel/Tire (all types, per wheel) |
2 |
Power or Manual Wheelchair |
Armrest or armpad |
1 |
Manual Wheelchair |
Anti-tipping device |
1 |
Hospital Bed |
Pendant |
2 |
Hospital Bed |
Headboard/footboard |
2 |
CPAP |
Blower Assembly |
2 |
Seat Lift |
Hand Control |
2 |
Seat Lift |
Scissor mechanism |
3 |
Patient Lift |
Hydraulic Pump |
2 |
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