K0462 HCPCS code: Temporary replacement for patient owned equipment being repaired, any type
K0462 is the HCPCS Level II code for temporary replacement for patient owned equipment being repaired, any type. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | K codes — Temporary codes for DME MACs |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1998-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 1998-07-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for K0462
- 1998-07-01: K0462 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code K0462?
K0462 is the HCPCS Level II code for temporary replacement for patient owned equipment being repaired, any type. Short descriptor: "Temporary replacement eqpmnt".
Does Medicare cover K0462?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of K0462 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related K04 codes
- K0455 — Infusion pump used for uninterrupted parenteral administration of medication, (e.g., epoprostenol or treprostinol) ($320.84–$483.38)
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Next steps
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.