Summary & Overview
HCPCS Level II L7362: Battery Charger, Six Volt
HCPCS Level II code L7362 designates a six-volt battery charger supplied as a durable medical equipment accessory. Nationally, battery chargers are essential components for maintaining the function of mobility aids and other battery-powered assistive devices used by patients in the community and outpatient settings. Consistent coding for chargers helps ensure continuity of care and accurate claims processing for routine equipment maintenance.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the code’s clinical context and service setting, common payer coverage considerations, and where to look for benchmarks and policy updates. The publication outlines typical billing practice for a six-volt battery charger, common modifiers relevant to DME billing (listed separately), and notes on payer variability and documentation expectations. This summary highlights what providers and billing staff need to identify the item correctly on claims and understand payer scope for coverage determinations.
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Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code L7362 describes a battery charger, six volt, each. This product is a durable medical equipment accessory used to recharge six-volt batteries that power mobility and other assistive devices.
Service Type: Durable medical equipment (DME) accessory
Typical Site of Service: Home use or outpatient settings where mobility or battery-powered assistive devices are used
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A patient with a mobility impairment uses a powered wheelchair that requires a replaceable 6-volt battery pack. The home medical equipment (HME) supplier provides a L7362 six-volt battery charger to the patient when the original charger is lost or malfunctions. Typical workflow: clinician or durable medical equipment (DME) supplier documents need based on device failure or patient report of inability to charge the wheelchair battery; verifies medical necessity in the patient record (including device model and battery voltage); orders the charger; DME processes the order, obtains prior authorization if required by the payer, dispenses the charger to the patient, and supplies documentation including supplier invoice, device compatibility, and the patient’s functional need for a powered mobility device charger. Typical site of service: outpatient DME supplier, patient’s home, or clinic-based DME distribution point. Typical patient scenario: an adult or pediatric patient with diagnosis such as spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or other neurologic/musculoskeletal conditions who relies on a powered wheelchair and presents with a non-working or missing charger requiring replacement to maintain mobility and independence.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
NU | New equipment | Use when the charger is provided as new equipment to the beneficiary. |