E0491 Oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, used in conjunction with the power source and control electronics unit, controlled by hardware remote, 90-day supply

Short descriptor: Oral dv nm mouthpc hw remote

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E0491 is the HCPCS Level II code for Oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, used in conjunction with the power source and control electronics unit, controlled by hardware remote, 90-day supply (2026). It belongs to Section E — Durable Medical Equipment (DME). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME.

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Carrier judgment (code C)
Part B Pricing
Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (indicator 32)
Type of Service
Lump-sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Effective Date
2025-01-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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