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Vacuum Erection Devices (VED) - Policy Article
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Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (J19)
Effective: January 1, 2020
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are classified as prosthetic devices, but HCPCS codes L7900 and L7902 are statutorily non-covered for dates of service on or after July 1, 2015 under the ABLE Act. For DMEPOS items subject to Final Rule 1713, a face-to-face encounter and a Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD) are required before supplier delivery; failure to obtain these will result in denial of the claim and nonpayment even if a WOPD is later obtained.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"HCPCS codes L7900 and L7902 are statutorily non-covered for dates of service on or after 2015-07-01 under the ABLE Act of 2014 (Social Security Act 1834(a)(1)(I))."
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