Summary & Overview
HCPCS L7360: Six Volt Battery, DME Supply
HCPCS Level II code L7360 denotes a single six volt battery used as a supply for durable medical equipment (DME). Nationally, supply and accessory codes such as L7360 matter for DME service delivery, device maintenance, and cost management because batteries are recurring or replacement items that affect both patient access and payer spend. Major payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
Readers will find a concise overview of what L7360 represents, the clinical and supply context for its use, and the typical sites where this item is provided. The publication summarizes common billing and coverage considerations for replacement DME supplies, presents payer coverage patterns and benchmark metrics where available, and highlights policy updates or coding guidance relevant to DME supply billing. The content is targeted to billing professionals, suppliers, and policy analysts seeking clarity on how a single-item HCPCS Level II code fits into national DME supply management, reimbursement workflows, and documentation practices. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code L7360 describes a six volt battery, each. This supply code represents an individual six volt battery intended for use with durable medical equipment that requires a six volt power source.
Service Type: Durable Medical Equipment Supply
Typical Site of Service: Durable medical equipment suppliers, home medical equipment settings, and outpatient clinics where replacement batteries for medical devices are dispensed or provided
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Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A patient with a powered implantable or external medical device requests replacement batteries during a routine outpatient visit. The device may be an external infusion pump, power pack for a prosthetic, a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit, or a rechargeable controller that uses a six-volt disposable battery. Typical workflow: the patient arrives at a durable medical equipment (DME) or ambulatory clinic; a certified DME technician or medical assistant verifies device model and battery specification; staff select the L7360 six-volt battery and document device compatibility, quantity dispensed, manufacturer and lot number, and date of dispensing in the medical record; billing staff append appropriate modifier(s) for payer adjudication and submit claim to the patient’s insurer (examples: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, BUCA, Medicare). The encounter includes confirmation of patient identity, device inspection for damage, patient education on battery installation and disposal, and documentation of medical necessity or replacement frequency if required by payer policy.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
00 | No modifier (default) | Standard billing when no specific modifier applies |