HCPCS Level II L7902: Tension Ring for Vacuum Erection Device, Replacement Only

HCPCS Level II code L7902 denotes a replacement tension ring for a vacuum erection device, billed per unit. This supply-only code is nationally relevant because vacuum erection devices and their replacement components are commonly used in managing erectile dysfunction and post-operative penile rehabilitation, and consistent coding supports coverage determinations and durable medical equipment (DME) management. Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Readers will learn what L7902 represents clinically and operationally, typical sites of service, and which major national payers are commonly involved in coverage decisions. The publication provides benchmarks and policy context for usage and coverage where available, outlines common billing considerations for the service line, and summarizes clinical context for the device component. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.

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Billing Code Overview

HCPCS Level II code L7902 describes a tension ring, for vacuum erection device, any type, replacement only, each. This code covers supply-only replacement of the tension ring component used with a vacuum erection device intended to maintain penile rigidity.

Service type: Durable medical supply replacement component
Typical site of service: Durable medical equipment (DME) supplier, outpatient clinic, or home use where the vacuum erection device is employed

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HCPCS Level II L7902: Tension Ring for Vacuum Erection Device, Replacement Only

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Billing Code Overview

Service type: Durable medical supply replacement component
Typical site of service: Durable medical equipment (DME) supplier, outpatient clinic, or home use where the vacuum erection device is employed

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A typical patient is an adult male with erectile dysfunction who uses a vacuum erection device (VED) as part of non-pharmacologic therapy. The patient presents to a urology clinic or durable medical equipment (DME) supplier because the elastic tension ring used with the VED has deteriorated or been lost and requires replacement. The clinical workflow includes confirmation of device type and ring size, verification of replacement-only coverage, documentation of prior VED fitting or training if required, measurement or confirmation of ring fit to ensure appropriate constriction without ischemic time excess, and dispensing the replacement ring. The interaction often occurs in an outpatient urology office, DME supplier location, or clinic associated with a hospital outpatient department. Documentation includes indication (for example, organic erectile dysfunction), device model, ring size, quantity dispensed, and patient instructions on safe use and maximum constriction duration.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`N52.9`	Erectile dysfunction, unspecified	Primary indication for use of a vacuum erection device and replacement tension ring
`N48.4`	Erectile dysfunction following surgery	VED use and tension ring replacement may be required after pelvic or prostate surgery
`E29.1`	Testicular hypofunction	May be associated with erectile dysfunction leading to VED use
`E78.5`	Hyperlipidemia, unspecified	Cardiovascular risk factors like hyperlipidemia are associated with organic erectile dysfunction and VED therapy consideration
`I10`	Essential (primary) hypertension	Common comorbidity in patients using VEDs for erectile dysfunction
`E11.9`	Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications	Diabetes is a frequent cause of erectile dysfunction and VED usage
`F52.21`	Male erectile disorder due to organic condition	Specific diagnosis indicating organic ED for which VEDs and replacement rings are used

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`99213`	Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, moderate complexity	Commonly billed for the clinical visit during which the replacement tension ring is assessed, ordered, and patient education is provided
`99070`	Supplies and material (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit	Used when billing for medical supplies provided in the office in addition to routine care; may be appropriate for small-cost accessories though many payers require HCPCS `L` code instead
`99072`	Additional supplies, materials, and equipment maintenance during public health emergencies	Rarely relevant; included when extraordinary supply needs are present
`54250`	Implantation of inflatable penile prosthesis; single component replacement	Related surgical code for patients who have prosthetic devices and may require other device-related services; not directly for VED tension ring but part of overall ED device care
`A9270`	Non-covered item or service for DMEPOS supply (miscellaneous)	Used by some suppliers for miscellaneous supplies when specific HCPCS is unavailable; not preferred when `L7902` is billable

Related Modifiers

7 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
52	Reduced services	Use when a reduced or partial replacement service is provided (e.g., partial component replacement)
53	Discontinued procedure	Use if the replacement encounter was initiated but discontinued before completion
54	Surgical care only	Not commonly used for this supply-only code; applicable if billed in conjunction with a surgical episode where supplier provided only part of global care
55	Postoperative care only	Rare for this supply; use if billing only for postoperative supply separate from procedure global period
62	Two surgeons	Uncommon; only used in specific bilateral or shared-surgeon scenarios when relevant to associated procedures
78	Return to operating room for a related procedure	Use when replacement is related to an unplanned return to OR for a related complication
80	Assistant at surgery	Rarely applicable; use when an assistant at surgery is involved and related services are billed

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
103K00000X	Physician Assistant	Common clinician performing fittings, education, and device replacement visits
363L00000X	Durable Medical Equipment Supplier	Provider specialty that dispenses replacement tension rings and documents supplies
208000000X	Family Medicine	Primary care clinicians who may manage ED therapy and arrange DME supplies
207Q00000X	Internal Medicine	Internists providing ongoing management and ordering of replacement VED components
227800000X	Certified Respiratory Therapist	A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National B…
152WC0802X	Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist	The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability…
376J00000X	Homemaker	An individual who provides general household activities such as meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping, when the individual regularly respo…
364SC1501X	Community Health/Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Clinical Nurse Specialist

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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 Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`N52.9`	Erectile dysfunction, unspecified	Primary indication for use of a vacuum erection device and replacement tension ring
`N48.4`	Erectile dysfunction following surgery	VED use and tension ring replacement may be required after pelvic or prostate surgery
`E29.1`	Testicular hypofunction	May be associated with erectile dysfunction leading to VED use
`E78.5`	Hyperlipidemia, unspecified	Cardiovascular risk factors like hyperlipidemia are associated with organic erectile dysfunction and VED therapy consideration
`I10`	Essential (primary) hypertension	Common comorbidity in patients using VEDs for erectile dysfunction
`E11.9`	Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications	Diabetes is a frequent cause of erectile dysfunction and VED usage
`F52.21`	Male erectile disorder due to organic condition	Specific diagnosis indicating organic ED for which VEDs and replacement rings are used

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`99213`	Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, moderate complexity	Commonly billed for the clinical visit during which the replacement tension ring is assessed, ordered, and patient education is provided
`99070`	Supplies and material (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit	Used when billing for medical supplies provided in the office in addition to routine care; may be appropriate for small-cost accessories though many payers require HCPCS `L` code instead
`99072`	Additional supplies, materials, and equipment maintenance during public health emergencies	Rarely relevant; included when extraordinary supply needs are present
`54250`	Implantation of inflatable penile prosthesis; single component replacement	Related surgical code for patients who have prosthetic devices and may require other device-related services; not directly for VED tension ring but part of overall ED device care
`A9270`	Non-covered item or service for DMEPOS supply (miscellaneous)	Used by some suppliers for miscellaneous supplies when specific HCPCS is unavailable; not preferred when `L7902` is billable

Related Modifiers

7 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
52	Reduced services	Use when a reduced or partial replacement service is provided (e.g., partial component replacement)
53	Discontinued procedure	Use if the replacement encounter was initiated but discontinued before completion
54	Surgical care only	Not commonly used for this supply-only code; applicable if billed in conjunction with a surgical episode where supplier provided only part of global care
55	Postoperative care only	Rare for this supply; use if billing only for postoperative supply separate from procedure global period
62	Two surgeons	Uncommon; only used in specific bilateral or shared-surgeon scenarios when relevant to associated procedures
78	Return to operating room for a related procedure	Use when replacement is related to an unplanned return to OR for a related complication
80	Assistant at surgery	Rarely applicable; use when an assistant at surgery is involved and related services are billed

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
103K00000X	Physician Assistant	Common clinician performing fittings, education, and device replacement visits
363L00000X	Durable Medical Equipment Supplier	Provider specialty that dispenses replacement tension rings and documents supplies
208000000X	Family Medicine	Primary care clinicians who may manage ED therapy and arrange DME supplies
207Q00000X	Internal Medicine	Internists providing ongoing management and ordering of replacement VED components
227800000X	Certified Respiratory Therapist	A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National B…
152WC0802X	Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist	The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability…
376J00000X	Homemaker	An individual who provides general household activities such as meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping, when the individual regularly respo…
364SC1501X	Community Health/Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Clinical Nurse Specialist

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HCPCS L5105: Below-Knee Plastic Socket with Joints and SACH Foot

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HCPCS L5160: Knee Disarticulation Molded Socket with Bent Knee and SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5200-ABOVE-KNEE-MOLDED-SOCKET-SINGLE-AXIS-KNEE-SACH-FOOT

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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 Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References