# E0470: Durable medical equipment

- **HCPCS code:** E0470
- **CMS description:** Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [DM Durable Medical Equipment](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/DM/)
2. [12 Durable Medical Equipment Purchase](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/12/)
3. [18 Durable Medical Equipment Rental](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/18/)
4. [11 Used Durable Medical Equipment](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/11/)

**Why these codes:** Equipment is answered under DME; purchase, rental and used benefits differ by plan, so check the one you bill.

**Sources:** CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor; X12 HIPAA 5010 service type code definitions; VerifyTX billing practice

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Canonical: https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/procedure-codes/E0470/