hcpcs data

E1560

Blood leak detector for hemodialysis, each, replacement

Medicare: Special coverage instructions applyE seriesAdded January 01, 1986

What E1560 means

E1560 (Replace blood leak detector) belongs to the HCPCS Level II E series (Durable Medical Equipment). Its Medicare coverage status is Special coverage instructions apply. Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

Part B pricing: Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.).

Code details

Short description
Replace blood leak detector
Coverage code
D = Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing indicator
00 = Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator
9 = Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established(pricing indicator is '99')
Type of service
L = ESRD supplies (eff 04/95) (renal supplier in the home before 04/95)
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2015
Code added date
January 01, 1986
Data year
2026

Questions about E1560

What is HCPCS code E1560?

HCPCS code E1560 is a Level II code in the E series (Durable Medical Equipment). Its full description is: "Blood leak detector for hemodialysis, each, replacement"

Is E1560 a CPT code?

No. E1560 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code E1560?

The Medicare coverage code for E1560 is "Special coverage instructions apply". Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

When was HCPCS code E1560 added?

E1560 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 1986. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2015.

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