When a covered DME item needs repair that requires a technician’s skill, and the repair is medically necessary and not routine maintenance.
HCPCS K0739: Repair/Service, DME, Non-Oxygen Equipment
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No, K0739 covers only the labor component (technician's time) of the repair. Replacement parts are billed separately using their specific HCPCS code or a miscellaneous code like E1399 with an appropriate narrative.
K0739 is for the labor component of repairing non-oxygen durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs, hospital beds), while K0740 is specifically for the labor component of repairing oxygen equipment.
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