A7505 Hmes or trachea valve housing
Also known as: HME housing, valve housing, filter housing
Heat and moisture exchange valve housing for tracheostomy heat moisture exchanger systems.
In Plain Language
filter container; device case; valve holder
Clinical Context
Structural component of heat and moisture exchange systems. Houses the filtering element and attaches to tracheostomy tube.
RVU Information
CPT A7505 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
HCPCS A-codes cover medical supplies, equipment, and transport services. Documentation must establish medical necessity and include a physician order. For durable medical equipment (DME), a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) or detailed written order may be required.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code A7505?
CPT A7505 (Hmes or trachea valve housing) is a A Codes code. Heat and moisture exchange valve housing for tracheostomy heat moisture exchanger systems.
Does Medicare cover A7505?
Medicare coverage for A7505 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Structural component of heat and moisture exchange systems. Houses the filtering element and attaches to tracheostomy tube. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A7505 used?
Structural component of heat and moisture exchange systems. Houses the filtering element and attaches to tracheostomy tube.
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