What is CPT code E0483?
HCPCS Code E0483 (HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLATION SYSTEM, INCLUDES ALL ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES, EACH) devices (HFCWO) use positive and negative pressure changes to augment peripheral and tracheal mucus movement towards the airway opening.
Does Medicare cover AffloVest?
The AffloVest has received the FDA's 510k clearance for U.S. market availability, and is approved for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance reimbursement under the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System(HCPCS) code E0483 – High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation.
What is high frequency chest wall oscillation?
High-frequency chest wall oscillation involves an inflatable vest that is attached to a machine. The machine mechanically performs chest physical therapy by vibrating at a high frequency. The vest vibrates the chest to loosen and thin mucus. In CF, the mucus is often thick and sticky. .
How does AffloVest work?
AffloVest provides patient-specific therapy with 8 anatomically positioned oscillating motors to create individual pressure waveforms to target all lobes of the lungs, posteriorly and anteriorly, to loosen, thin and mobilize lung secretions. It is designed to mimic the gold standard CPT.
Is smart vest covered by Medicare?
SmartVest is covered by private insurance, Medicare, state medical assistance, a combination of all three, or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our goal is to make prescribing SmartVest easy by working directly with insurance providers.
How much does a CF vest cost?
New models of the vest can cost between $15,000 and $20,000, and may not always be covered by insurance. Requires access to electricity.
What is high frequency chest wall compression?
High-frequency chest wall compressions (HFCWC) is a novel mechanical method applied by a vibratory vest, which induces rapid air movement in and out of the lungs to induce mucolysis and mucus clearance.
What is high frequency chest compression?
HFCC is a mechanical method of self-administered chest physiotherapy, which induces rapid air movement in and out of the lungs. This mean oscillated volume is an effective method of mucolysis and mucus clearance. HFCC can increase independence.