HCPCS Level II K1006: Home Suction Pump for External Urine Management

HCPCS Level II code K1006 describes a portable or stationary electric suction pump intended for home use with an external urine management system; the service is durable medical equipment (DME) for urinary drainage assistance, typically provided for use in the home or other outpatient residential settings and billed when a patient requires mechanical suction to assist with urine collection and removal.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A patient with chronic urinary retention or neurogenic bladder is discharged from an acute care facility with a prescription for a portable electric suction pump K1006 to manage external urine collection and remove debris or mucus from an indwelling urinary appliance. Typical patients include those with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, severe prostatic obstruction, or postoperative pelvic surgery who require intermittent or continuous suction to maintain patency of an external urine management system. The clinical workflow begins with a clinician assessment documenting medical necessity for a home suction device, specification of the home model (portable or stationary), and an order for durable medical equipment. The DME supplier verifies eligibility, obtains prior authorization if required by the payer, delivers the K1006 unit, and provides patient and caregiver training on operation, cleaning, troubleshooting, and infection prevention. Follow-up is conducted by the prescribing provider or wound/ostomy/continence nurse to assess device function, adherence, and complications; any repairs, replacements, or changes in settings are documented in the medical record.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`51701`	Insertion of temporary indwelling urethral catheter; simple (e.g., Foley)	Performed in acute or outpatient settings before home suctioning needs are established; may precede `K1006` if catheter care requires suctioning.
`51702`	Insertion of temporary indwelling urethral catheter; with insertion of retention catheter, simple, single lumen	Related to initial urinary drainage setup that may coexist with home suction device supply.
`51784`	Irrigation of urinary catheter, complete drainage system (e.g., exchange of catheter for irrigation or instillation)	Performed during follow-up care for catheter patency; clinically related to use of suction pumps to clear debris.
`99509`	Home visit for assessment and management of patient performed by a qualified provider	Use when a home visit assesses device use, trains caregivers, or documents ongoing medical necessity for `K1006`.
`E1399`	Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous (not a CPT but HCPCS supply-related)	Billed by suppliers when a specific HCPCS like `K1006` needs associated accessories or non-covered items; included here as commonly used in DME workflows.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
53	Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…	- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
62	Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…	- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
P5	Modifier P5 denotes a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operative procedure and is used only with anesthesia CPT codes 00100–01999. The anesthesia provider must append P5…	- Use modifier P5 only when the anesthesia provider determines the patient is moribund and not expected to survive without the operation, and append it only to anesthesia CPT codes 00100–01999…
66	Modifier 66 (Surgical Team) is used when three or more surgeons act as primary surgeons on a single, highly complex procedure. The AMA defines it for use when a surgical team — often composed of…	- Use modifier 66 when three or more surgeons act as primary surgeons working collaboratively as a surgical team on a single, highly complex or difficult procedure (for example organ…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
251B00000X	Case Management Agency	An organization that is responsible for providing case management services. The agency provides services which assist an individual in gaining access…
207Q00000X	Family Medicine Physician	Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadt…
3336C0002X	Clinic Pharmacy	A pharmacy in a clinic, emergency room or hospital (outpatient) that dispenses medications to patients for self-administration under the supervision o…
367H00000X	Anesthesiologist Assistant	An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants …
363L00000X	Nurse Practitioner	(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision mak…
261QA0006X	Ambulatory Fertility Facility	A fertility facility, which may be licensed, registered, or certified in some states, that is not hospital-based, where services are provided at a fi…
2279P1006X	Pulmonary Function Technologist Registered Respiratory Therapist	An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Tec…
207ZH0000X	Hematology (Pathology) Physician	A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the know…

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HCPCS-K1007-POWERED-BILATERAL-LOWER-EXTREMITY-ORTHOSIS

HCPCS K1007: Bilateral Powered Hip/Knee/Ankle/Foot Device

HCPCS-K1009-SPEECH-VOLUME-MODULATION-SYSTEM

HCPCS K1009: Speech Volume Modulation System

HCPCS-K1010-INDWELLING-INTRAURETHRAL-DRAINAGE-DEVICE-REPLACEMENT

HCPCS K1010: Indwelling Intraurethral Drainage Device with Valve, Replacement Only

HCPCS-K1011-ACTIVATION-DEVICE-INTRAURETHRAL-DRAINAGE-VALVE-REPLACEMENT

HCPCS K1011: Activation Device for Intraurethral Drainage Valve, Replacement Only

HCPCS-K1012-CHARGER-BASE-INTRAURETHRAL-ACTIVATION-DEVICE-REPLACEMENT

HCPCS Level II K1012: Charger and Base Station for Intraurethral Activation Device, Replacement Only

HCPCS-K1013-ENEMA-TUBE-REPLACEMENT

HCPCS Level II K1013: Enema Tube, Replacement Only

HCPCS-K1014-ENDOSKELETAL-KNEE-SHIN-4-BAR-FLUID-CONTROL

HCPCS K1014: Endoskeletal Knee-Shin System, Multiaxial, Fluid Swing/Stance Control

HCPCS-K1015-FOOT-ADDUCTUS-POSITIONING-DEVICE-ADJUSTABLE

HCPCS K1015: Foot Adductus Positioning Device, Adjustable

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`51701`	Insertion of temporary indwelling urethral catheter; simple (e.g., Foley)	Performed in acute or outpatient settings before home suctioning needs are established; may precede `K1006` if catheter care requires suctioning.
`51702`	Insertion of temporary indwelling urethral catheter; with insertion of retention catheter, simple, single lumen	Related to initial urinary drainage setup that may coexist with home suction device supply.
`51784`	Irrigation of urinary catheter, complete drainage system (e.g., exchange of catheter for irrigation or instillation)	Performed during follow-up care for catheter patency; clinically related to use of suction pumps to clear debris.
`99509`	Home visit for assessment and management of patient performed by a qualified provider	Use when a home visit assesses device use, trains caregivers, or documents ongoing medical necessity for `K1006`.
`E1399`	Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous (not a CPT but HCPCS supply-related)	Billed by suppliers when a specific HCPCS like `K1006` needs associated accessories or non-covered items; included here as commonly used in DME workflows.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
53	Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…	- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
62	Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…	- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
P5	Modifier P5 denotes a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operative procedure and is used only with anesthesia CPT codes 00100–01999. The anesthesia provider must append P5…	- Use modifier P5 only when the anesthesia provider determines the patient is moribund and not expected to survive without the operation, and append it only to anesthesia CPT codes 00100–01999…
66	Modifier 66 (Surgical Team) is used when three or more surgeons act as primary surgeons on a single, highly complex procedure. The AMA defines it for use when a surgical team — often composed of…	- Use modifier 66 when three or more surgeons act as primary surgeons working collaboratively as a surgical team on a single, highly complex or difficult procedure (for example organ…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
251B00000X	Case Management Agency	An organization that is responsible for providing case management services. The agency provides services which assist an individual in gaining access…
207Q00000X	Family Medicine Physician	Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadt…
3336C0002X	Clinic Pharmacy	A pharmacy in a clinic, emergency room or hospital (outpatient) that dispenses medications to patients for self-administration under the supervision o…
367H00000X	Anesthesiologist Assistant	An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants …
363L00000X	Nurse Practitioner	(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision mak…
261QA0006X	Ambulatory Fertility Facility	A fertility facility, which may be licensed, registered, or certified in some states, that is not hospital-based, where services are provided at a fi…
2279P1006X	Pulmonary Function Technologist Registered Respiratory Therapist	An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Tec…
207ZH0000X	Hematology (Pathology) Physician	A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the know…

HCPCS Level II K1004: Low-Frequency Ultrasonic Diathermy for Home Use

HCPCS-K1005-DISPOSABLE-BREAST-MILK-COLLECTION-STORAGE-BAG

HCPCS K1005: Disposable Breast Milk Collection and Storage Bag

HCPCS-K1007-POWERED-BILATERAL-LOWER-EXTREMITY-ORTHOSIS

HCPCS K1007: Bilateral Powered Hip/Knee/Ankle/Foot Device

HCPCS-K1009-SPEECH-VOLUME-MODULATION-SYSTEM

HCPCS K1009: Speech Volume Modulation System

HCPCS-K1010-INDWELLING-INTRAURETHRAL-DRAINAGE-DEVICE-REPLACEMENT

HCPCS K1010: Indwelling Intraurethral Drainage Device with Valve, Replacement Only

HCPCS-K1011-ACTIVATION-DEVICE-INTRAURETHRAL-DRAINAGE-VALVE-REPLACEMENT

HCPCS K1011: Activation Device for Intraurethral Drainage Valve, Replacement Only

HCPCS-K1012-CHARGER-BASE-INTRAURETHRAL-ACTIVATION-DEVICE-REPLACEMENT

HCPCS Level II K1012: Charger and Base Station for Intraurethral Activation Device, Replacement Only

HCPCS-K1013-ENEMA-TUBE-REPLACEMENT

HCPCS Level II K1013: Enema Tube, Replacement Only

HCPCS-K1014-ENDOSKELETAL-KNEE-SHIN-4-BAR-FLUID-CONTROL

HCPCS K1014: Endoskeletal Knee-Shin System, Multiaxial, Fluid Swing/Stance Control

HCPCS-K1015-FOOT-ADDUCTUS-POSITIONING-DEVICE-ADJUSTABLE

HCPCS K1015: Foot Adductus Positioning Device, Adjustable

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

HCPCS Level II K1006: Home Suction Pump for External Urine Management

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code K1006 represent and who is it typically used for?

Which modifiers are commonly used with K1006 and when should they be applied?

What clinical and documentation steps are described for furnishing a K1006 device?

Which related CPT or supply codes are relevant when billing alongside K1006?

What diagnoses commonly justify K1006 and which payers are noted in the summary?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code K1006 represent and who is it typically used for?

Which modifiers are commonly used with K1006 and when should they be applied?

What clinical and documentation steps are described for furnishing a K1006 device?

Which related CPT or supply codes are relevant when billing alongside K1006?

What diagnoses commonly justify K1006 and which payers are noted in the summary?

References