K0739 HCPCS code: Repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes
K0739 is the HCPCS Level II code for repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $20.11 to $37.86 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 84% from 2022 to 2023 (237 to 39 services). In 2023, about 5 clinicians billed Medicare for K0739 for 13 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | K codes — Temporary codes for DME MACs |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 46 — Priced by the Medicare contractor (no national fee) |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2009-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2009-04-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for K0739
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $20.11 | $37.86 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $37.86 | — |
| AL | — | $20.11 | — |
| AR | — | $20.11 | — |
| AZ | — | $24.86 | — |
| CA | — | $30.86 | — |
| CO | — | $20.11 | — |
| CT | — | $33.57 | — |
| DC | — | $20.11 | — |
| DE | — | $37.01 | — |
| FL | — | $20.11 | — |
| GA | — | $20.11 | — |
| HI | — | $24.86 | — |
| IA | — | $20.11 | — |
| ID | — | $20.11 | — |
| IL | — | $20.11 | — |
| IN | — | $20.11 | — |
| KS | — | $20.11 | — |
| KY | — | $20.11 | — |
| LA | — | $20.11 | — |
| MA | — | $33.57 | — |
| MD | — | $20.11 | — |
| ME | — | $33.57 | — |
| MI | — | $20.11 | — |
| MN | — | $20.11 | — |
| MO | — | $20.11 | — |
| MS | — | $20.11 | — |
| MT | — | $20.11 | — |
| NC | — | $20.11 | — |
| ND | — | $25.06 | — |
| NE | — | $20.11 | — |
| NH | — | $21.59 | — |
| NJ | — | $27.13 | — |
| NM | — | $20.11 | — |
| NV | — | $32.02 | — |
| NY | — | $37.01 | — |
| OH | — | $20.11 | — |
| OK | — | $20.11 | — |
| OR | — | $20.11 | — |
| PA | — | $21.59 | — |
| PR | — | $20.11 | — |
| RI | — | $23.96 | — |
| SC | — | $20.11 | — |
| SD | — | $22.48 | — |
| TN | — | $20.11 | — |
| TX | — | $20.11 | — |
| UT | — | $20.16 | — |
| VA | — | $20.11 | — |
| VI | — | $20.11 | — |
| VT | — | $21.59 | — |
| WA | — | $32.02 | — |
| WI | — | $20.11 | — |
| WV | — | $20.11 | — |
| WY | — | $28.05 | — |
How the K0739 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 1 K07 codes (lowest = 1) | 1 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $23.25–$23.25 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills K0739 (2023)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 5 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 13 |
| States with claims | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for K0739, 2022–2023
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 237 | 60 | $23.10 | $17.91 |
| 2023 | 39 | 13 | $24.42 | $17.72 |
What changed for K0739
- 2009-04-01: K0739 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 K0739?
K0739 is the HCPCS Level II code for repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes. Short descriptor: "Repair/svc dme non-oxygen eq".
How much does Medicare pay for K0739?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $20.11–$37.86. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover K0739?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related K07 codes
- K0730 — Controlled dose inhalation drug delivery system ($245.69–$245.69)
- K0733 — Power wheelchair accessory, 12 to 24 amp hour sealed lead acid battery, each (e.g., gel cell, absorbed glassmat) ($3.25–$44.63)
- K0738 — Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing ($46.28–$88.58)
- K0740 — Repair or nonroutine service for oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes
- K0743 — Suction pump, home model, portable, for use on wounds
- K0744 — Absorptive wound dressing for use with suction pump, home model, portable, pad size 16 square inches or less
- K0745 — Absorptive wound dressing for use with suction pump, home model, portable, pad size more than 16 square inches but less than or equal to 48 square inches
- K0746 — Absorptive wound dressing for use with suction pump, home model, portable, pad size greater than 48 square inches
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Next steps
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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.