For Dates of Service Before January 1, 2018

Cochlear Implants

The following are allowable procedure codes for cochlear implant devices and cochlear implant device repairs and replacements. These procedure codes are separately reimbursable for members residing in a nursing home.

The DME Index lists the maximum allowable fees for the following procedure codes.

Cochlear Implant Devices
Code Description
L7510 Repair of prosthetic device, repair or replace minor parts
L8614 Cochlear device, includes all internal and external components
L8615 Headset/headpiece for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
L8616 Microphone for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
L8617 Transmitting coil for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
L8618 Transmitter cable for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
L8619 Cochlear implant, external speech processor and controller, integrated system, replacement
L8621 Zinc air battery for use with cochlear implant device, replacement, each
L8622 Alkaline battery for use with cochlear implant device, any size, replacement, each
L8623 Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant device speech processor; other than ear level, replacement, each
L8624    ear level, replacement, each
L8627 Cochlear implant, external speech processor, component, replacement
L8628 Cochlear implant, external controller component, replacement
L8629 Transmitting coil and cable, integrated for use with cochlear implant device, replacement

Replacement Parts for Cochlear Implants

The following cochlear implant device replacement parts are reimbursable under procedure code L7510 (Repair of prosthetic device, repair or replace minor parts).

Cochlear Implant Devices
Replacement Parts Life Expectancy
Battery charger kit 1 per 3 years
Cochlear auxiliary cable adapter 1 per 3 years
Cochlear belt clip 1 per 3 years
Cochlear harness extension adapter 1 per 3 years
Cochlear signal checker 1 per 3 years
Microphone cover 1 per year
Pouch 1 per year