HCPCS E0483 High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
ICD-10 Codes
Refer to the Medicare’s LCD on HFCWO for official requirements and their HFCWO Policy article for a complete listing of ICD-10 codes.
Medicare requirements for bronchiectasis:
1. Required: CT Scan confirming diagnosis of bronchiectasis.
AND
2. Required: Daily productive cough for at least six continuous months.
OR
Frequent (i.e. more than two/year) exacerbations requiring antibiotic therapy in the last 12 months.
AND
3. Required: Documentation (chart notes) of another treatment tried to mobilize
secretions and clearly indicating the other technique or device has failed.
| ICD-10 Code | Description |
| J47.0 | Bronchiectasis with acute lower respiratory infection |
| J47.1 | Bronchiectasis with acute exacerbation |
| J47.9 | Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated |
| Q33.4 | Congenital bronchiectasis |
Medicare requirements for other respiratory disorders, cystic fibrosis, or neuromuscular conditions:
1. Include the covered ICD-10 diagnosis
2. Chart notes supporting the need for airway clearance for the diagnosis code
3. Details of tried, failed, or deemed inappropriate treatments (device or therapy)