HCPCS ‘K’ Modifiers (31)

ModifierDescription
K0Lower extremity prosthesis functional level 0 – does not have the ability or potential to ambulate or transfer safely with or without assistance and a prosthesis does not enhance their quality of life or mobility.
K1Lower extremity prosthesis functional level 1 – has the ability or potential to use a prosthesis for transfers or ambulation on level surfaces at fixed cadence. typical of the limited and unlimited household ambulator.
K2Lower extremity prosthesis functional level 2 – has the ability or potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs or uneven surfaces. typical of the limited community ambulator.
K3Lower extremity prosthesis functional level 3 – has the ability or potential for ambulation with variable cadence. typical of the community ambulator who has the ability to transverse most environmental barriers and may have vocational, therapeutic, or exercise activity that demands prosthetic utilization beyond simple locomotion.
K4Lower extremity prosthesis functional level 4 – has the ability or potential for prosthetic ambulation that exceeds the basic ambulation skills, exhibiting high impact, stress, or energy levels, typical of the prosthetic demands of the child, active adult, or athlete.
KAAdd on option/accessory for wheelchair
KBBeneficiary requested upgrade for abn, more than 4 modifiers identified on claim
KCReplacement of special power wheelchair interface
KDDrug or biological infused through dme
KEBid under round one of the dmepos competitive bidding program for use with non-competitive bid base equipment
KFItem designated by fda as class iii device
KGDmepos item subject to dmepos competitive bidding program number 1
KHDmepos item, initial claim, purchase or first month rental
KIDmepos item, second or third month rental
KJDmepos item, parenteral enteral nutrition (pen) pump or capped rental, months four to fifteen
KKDmepos item subject to dmepos competitive bidding program number 2
KLDmepos item delivered via mail
KMReplacement of facial prosthesis including new impression/moulage
KNReplacement of facial prosthesis using previous master model
KOSingle drug unit dose formulation
KPFirst drug of a multiple drug unit dose formulation
KQSecond or subsequent drug of a multiple drug unit dose formulation
KRRental item, billing for partial month
KSGlucose monitor supply for diabetic beneficiary not treated with insulin
KTBeneficiary resides in a competitive bidding area and travels outside that competitive bidding area and receives a competitive bid item
KUDmepos item subject to dmepos competitive bidding program number 3
KVDmepos item subject to dmepos competitive bidding program that is furnished as part of a professional service
KWDmepos item subject to dmepos competitive bidding program number 4
KXRequirements specified in the medical policy have been met
KYDmepos item subject to dmepos competitive bidding program number 5
KZNew coverage not implemented by managed care