New K Codes Issued for CPAP Masks

May 1, 2007

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released new K Codes for oral/nasal masks used with CPAP devices. The effective date for these new codes is July 1, 2007. The codes include:
K0553 —Combination oral/nasal mask, used with continuous positive airway pressure device, each
K0554 —Oral cushion for combination oral/nasal mask, replacement only, each
K0555 —Nasal pillows for combination oral/nasal mask, replacement only, pair.