Summary & Overview
HCPCS Level II E1702: Replacement Measuring Scales for Jaw Rehabilitation
HCPCS Level II code E1702 denotes replacement measuring scales packaged for jaw motion rehabilitation systems. These disposable or single-use scales support measurement and monitoring of mandibular movement during therapy, making them relevant for clinicians, durable medical equipment suppliers, and payers managing rehabilitation supplies. Nationally, this code is used where jaw rehabilitation devices are prescribed for conditions that impair jaw mobility.
Key payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise account of the code’s clinical role, the typical sites of service (outpatient clinics and home settings), common billing modifiers and procedural context when available, and where to look for payer-specific coverage determinations. The publication presents benchmarks and policy-related context where available and highlights data availability limitations.
This summary equips billing staff, suppliers, and policy analysts with the essential facts about E1702 needed for claims preparation, supply procurement, and payer discussions at a national level.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code E1702 covers replacement measuring scales for jaw motion rehabilitation system, package of 200. This supply is intended for use in devices that support jaw mobility and rehabilitation exercises.
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Service type: Durable medical supply for jaw motion rehabilitation
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Typical site of service: Outpatient clinic or home use where jaw motion rehabilitation devices are employed
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Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A middle-aged patient recovering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction presents to an outpatient dental rehabilitation clinic for jaw motion retraining. The patient has limited mouth opening and pain following TMJ surgery and has been prescribed a jaw motion rehabilitation system that includes disposable replacement measuring scales to document progress. During the visit a licensed dentist or speech-language pathologist measures maximal interincisal opening, lateral excursions, and protrusion using the system. The measuring scales, supplied as a package of 200 (E1702), are exchanged as needed for hygiene and accuracy. Typical workflow: device dispensing and patient education in clinic; baseline measurements recorded; follow-up visits at 2–6 week intervals where new disposable scales are applied and measurements updated; documentation placed in the chart for objective functional progress and for billing the replacement scale supply under E1702 with any applicable modifier(s). Typical site of service is an outpatient dental clinic, hospital outpatient department, or ambulatory rehabilitation clinic.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
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00 | No modifier | Use when no modifier applies and billing is for standard supply. |