K0602 HCPCS code: Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 3 volt, each
K0602 is the HCPCS Level II code for replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 3 volt, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $8.88 to $9.89 (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. The NCCI unit limit is 12 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 4 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 K0602
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $8.88 | $9.89 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $8.96 | — |
| AL | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| AR | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| AZ | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| CA | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| CO | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| CT | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| DC | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| DE | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| FL | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| GA | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| HI | NU | $8.96 | — |
| IA | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| ID | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| IL | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| IN | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| KS | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| KY | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| LA | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| MA | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| MD | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| ME | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| MI | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| MN | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| MO | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| MS | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| MT | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| NC | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| ND | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| NE | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| NH | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| NJ | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| NM | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| NV | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| NY | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| OH | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| OK | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| OR | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| PA | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| PR | NU | $9.89 | — |
| RI | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| SC | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| SD | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| TN | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| TX | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| UT | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| VA | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| VI | NU | $8.96 | — |
| VT | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| WA | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| WI | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| WV | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
| WY | NU | $8.88 | $8.96 |
How the K0602 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 6 K06 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 4 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $0.80–$182.95 |
| Rural fee uplift | 0.6% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 12 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for K0602
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.7%: $8.67 to $8.90
- 2003-04-01: K0602 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 K0602?
K0602 is the HCPCS Level II code for replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 3 volt, each. Short descriptor: "Repl batt silver oxide 3 v".
How much does Medicare pay for K0602?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $8.88–$9.89. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover K0602?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for K0602 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $8.67 in 2025 to $8.90 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of K0602 can be billed per day?
12 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related K06 codes
- K0601 — Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 1.5 volt, each ($1.57–$1.72)
- 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 2025; 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.