HCPCS Level II · Temporary codes for DME regional carriers
K0738Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About K0738
K0738 is an HCPCS Level II code in the K series (temporary codes for DME regional carriers), describing portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing.
It was added to HCPCS effective 10/01/2006.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Portable gas oxygen system
- Date added
- 10/01/2006
- Action effective
- 10/01/2006
- BETOS
- D1C
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Common questions about K0738
Is HCPCS K0738 still valid?
- Yes. K0738 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover K0738?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.