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 |
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 |