K0606 HCPCS code: Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type
K0606 is the HCPCS Level II code for automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $3,588.90 (RR, rental (monthly)) 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 1 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 3 of 3 K06 codes billed RR (family range $18.33–$3,588.90).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | K codes — Temporary codes for DME MACs |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 36 — DMEPOS: capped rental item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2003-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-07-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for K0606
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | rental (monthly) | $3,588.90 | $3,588.90 | $3,588.90 | $3,050.57 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| AL | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| AR | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| AZ | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| CA | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| CO | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| CT | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| DC | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| DE | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| FL | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| GA | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| HI | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| IA | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| ID | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| IL | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| IN | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| KS | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| KY | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| LA | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| MA | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| MD | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| ME | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| MI | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| MN | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| MO | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| MS | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| MT | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| NC | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| ND | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| NE | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| NH | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| NJ | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| NM | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| NV | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| NY | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| OH | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| OK | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| OR | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| PA | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| PR | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| RI | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| SC | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| SD | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| TN | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| TX | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| UT | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| VA | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| VI | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| VT | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| WA | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| WI | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| WV | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
| WY | RR | $3,588.90 | — |
How the K0606 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 3 K06 codes billed RR (lowest = 1) | 3 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $18.33–$3,588.90 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for K0606
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (RR) rose 2.0%: $3,518.53 to $3,588.90
- 2003-07-01: K0606 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 K0606?
K0606 is the HCPCS Level II code for automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type. Short descriptor: "Aed garment w elec analysis".
How much does Medicare pay for K0606?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are RR (rental (monthly)): $3,588.90. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover K0606?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for K0606 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for RR moved from $3,518.53 in 2025 to $3,588.90 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of K0606 can be billed per day?
1 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)
- 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)
- 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.