[dmebiller29]

how many can be billed
for
A7002 per month
A4628 per month

what are the possible icd 9 codes qualify on the
suction pumps

and thank u to Dawn Plunkett for the email

[Regina]

Use of a respiratory suction pump (E0600) is covered for patients who have difficulty raising and clearing secretions
secondary to:
1) Cancer or surgery of the throat or mouth
2) Dysfunction of the swallowing muscles
3) Unconsciousness or obtunded state
4) Tracheostomy
Accessories and supplies are covered and are separately payable when they are medically necessary and used with a

medically necessary E0600 pump in a covered setting.

ICD-9 Codes that Support Medical Necessity

Not specified
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Diagnoses that Support Medical Necessity

Not specified

ICD-9 Codes that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity

Not specified

ICD-9 Codes that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity Asterisk Explanation
Diagnoses that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity

Not specified

(From DME MAC A's LCD) Hope that helps.