K1005 HCPCS code: Disposable collection and storage bag for breast milk, any size, any type, each
K1005 is the HCPCS Level II code for disposable collection and storage bag for breast milk, any size, any type, each. CMS terminated K1005 on 2023-12-31; do not bill it for later dates of service. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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 | Z2 |
| Added | 2020-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2023-12-31 |
What changed for K1005
- 2020-01-01: K1005 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 K1005?
K1005 is the HCPCS Level II code for disposable collection and storage bag for breast milk, any size, any type, each. Short descriptor: "Disp col sto bag breast milk".
Does Medicare cover K1005?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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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.