HCPCS Level II · Temporary codes for DME regional carriers
K0601Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 1.5 volt, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About K0601
K0601 is an HCPCS Level II code in the K series (temporary codes for DME regional carriers), describing replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 1.5 volt, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/01/2003.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Repl batt silver oxide 1.5 v
- Date added
- 04/01/2003
- Action effective
- 04/01/2003
- BETOS
- D1E
Related K06xx codes
- K0602Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, silver oxide, 3 volt, each
- K0603Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, alkaline, 1.5 volt, each
- K0604Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 3.6 volt, each
- K0605Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 4.5 volt, each
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- K0607Replacement battery for automated external defibrillator, garment type only, each
- K0608Replacement garment for use with automated external defibrillator, each
- K0609Replacement electrodes for use with automated external defibrillator, garment type only, each
- K0669Wheelchair accessory, wheelchair seat or back cushion, does not meet specific code criteria or no written coding verification from dme pdac
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Common questions about K0601
Is HCPCS K0601 still valid?
- Yes. K0601 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover K0601?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.