K0601 HCPCS code: Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 1.5 volt, each
K0601 is the HCPCS Level II code for replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 1.5 volt, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $1.57 to $1.72 (NU, new equipment, purchased) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume fell 4% from 2022 to 2024 (133 to 128 services). In 2024, 1 suppliers billed Medicare for K0601 (purchases), serving 16 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 2 of 6 K06 codes billed NU (family range $0.80–$182.95).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | K codes — Temporary codes for DME MACs |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2003-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-04-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for K0601
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $1.57 | $1.72 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $1.58 | — |
| AL | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| AR | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| AZ | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| CA | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| CO | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| CT | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| DC | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| DE | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| FL | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| GA | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| HI | NU | $1.58 | — |
| IA | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| ID | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| IL | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| IN | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| KS | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| KY | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| LA | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| MA | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| MD | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| ME | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| MI | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| MN | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| MO | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| MS | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| MT | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| NC | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| ND | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| NE | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| NH | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| NJ | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| NM | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| NV | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| NY | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| OH | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| OK | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| OR | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| PA | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| PR | NU | $1.72 | — |
| RI | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| SC | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| SD | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| TN | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| TX | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| UT | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| VA | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| VI | NU | $1.58 | — |
| VT | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| WA | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| WI | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| WV | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
| WY | NU | $1.57 | $1.58 |
How the K0601 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 6 K06 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 2 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $0.80–$182.95 |
| Rural fee uplift | 0.4% |
Who bills K0601 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 1 |
| Referring clinicians | 17 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 16 |
| States with claims | 1 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 18 |
| 2024 | 1 | 16 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for K0601, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 133 | 18 | $1.32 | $0.99 |
| 2024 | 128 | 16 | $1.49 | $1.17 |
States with the most K0601 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 84 | $1.17 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52507: External Infusion Pumps - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (460 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| C91.00 | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission | 1 |
| C91.01 | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission | 1 |
| C91.02 | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapse | 1 |
| D80.0 | Hereditary hypogammaglobulinemia | 1 |
| D80.2 | Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin A [IgA] | 1 |
| D80.3 | Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin G [IgG] subclasses | 1 |
| D80.4 | Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin M [IgM] | 1 |
| D80.5 | Immunodeficiency with increased immunoglobulin M [IgM] | 1 |
| D80.6 | Antibody deficiency with near-normal immunoglobulins or with hyperimmunoglobulinemia | 1 |
| D80.7 | Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy | 1 |
Showing 10 of 460. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for K0601
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.6%: $1.53 to $1.57
- 2003-04-01: K0601 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 K0601?
K0601 is the HCPCS Level II code for replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 1.5 volt, each. Short descriptor: "Repl batt silver oxide 1.5 v".
How much does Medicare pay for K0601?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $1.57–$1.72. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover K0601?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for K0601?
Medicare policy articles that cite K0601 list 460 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include C91.00 (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission), C91.01 (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission), C91.02 (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapse). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for K0601 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $1.53 in 2025 to $1.57 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
Related K06 codes
- K0602 — Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 3 volt, each ($8.88–$9.89)
- K0603 — Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, alkaline, 1.5 volt, each ($0.80–$0.91)
- K0604 — Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 3.6 volt, each ($8.56–$9.50)
- K0605 — Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 4.5 volt, each ($20.45–$22.73)
- K0606 — Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type ($3,588.90–$3,588.90)
- K0607 — Replacement battery for automated external defibrillator, garment type only, each ($27.69–$36.87)
- K0608 — Replacement garment for use with automated external defibrillator, each ($17.31–$230.11)
- K0609 — Replacement electrodes for use with automated external defibrillator, garment type only, each ($1,148.78–$1,530.56)
- K0669 — Wheelchair accessory, wheelchair seat or back cushion, does not meet specific code criteria or no written coding verification from dme pdac
- K0672 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, removable soft interface, all components, replacement only, each ($101.70–$111.87)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; 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.