What is CPT code for nasal pillows?

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SleepingUgly
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What is CPT code for nasal pillows?

Post by SleepingUgly » Mon May 02, 2011 12:34 pm

Anyone know where I can find recent CPT codes for things like nasal pillows (without headgear)? I want to ask my insurance how often they pay to replace it, but they need a CPT code. My DME doesn't replace just the pillows, just the entire headgear + pillows every 3 months, so they aren't good ones to ask. If my insurance does replace the pillows more often than once every 3 months, I will try to pressure my DME to order just pillows for me. Thanks!
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Re: What is CPT code for nasal pillows?

Post by Uncle_Bob » Mon May 02, 2011 12:36 pm

CPT codes are not published as i understand it.
Can you use the HCPCS code?
HCPCS code is A7033 - CPAP nasal pillows

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Re: What is CPT code for nasal pillows?

Post by SleepingUgly » Tue May 10, 2011 9:21 am

I will try. Thanks!
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Re: What is CPT code for nasal pillows?

Post by Janknitz » Tue May 10, 2011 3:09 pm

CPT codes are procedure codes, not supplies and equipment. HCPC's are the codes for equipment as already mentioned.
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