K0740 HCPCS code: Repair or nonroutine service for oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes
K0740 is the HCPCS Level II code for repair or nonroutine service for oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes. Its Medicare coverage code is M (Non-covered by Medicare): Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | K codes — Temporary codes for DME MACs |
| Coverage code | M — Non-covered by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1C — Oxygen and supplies |
| Added | 2009-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2009-04-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under K0740. These codes in the same K07 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- 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
- K0739 — Repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes: $20.11–$37.86
What changed for K0740
- 2009-04-01: K0740 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 K0740?
K0740 is the HCPCS Level II code for repair or nonroutine service for oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes. Short descriptor: "Repair/svc oxygen equipment".
Does Medicare cover K0740?
Coverage code M — Non-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of K0740?
Codes in the same K07 family with a DMEPOS fee include K0730 ($245.69–$245.69), K0733 ($3.25–$44.63), K0738 ($46.28–$88.58). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
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)
- K0739 — Repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes ($20.11–$37.86)
- 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 2026; 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.