HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a durable medical equipment prosthestics, orthotics, and other supplies (DMEPOS) item, parenteral enteral nutrition (PEN) pump, or capped rental, months 4 to 15.
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KM
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating replacement of facial prosthesis including new impressing/moulage.
KN
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating replacement of facial prosthesis using previous master model.
Knowledge-based system
Electronic database that uses stored expert knowledge to assist health care providers in making clinical decisions and solving medical and treatment problems.
Knox-Keene Act
California legislation effective in 1975 that amended the Health and Safety Code that licenses health maintenance organizations separately from insurance companies. It provides for regulation by the Commissioner of Corporations.
KO
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a single drug unit dose formulation.
KP
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating the first drug of a multiple drug unit dose formation.
KQ
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating the second or subsequent drug of a multiple drug unit dose formulation.
KR
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a billing for partial month of a rental item.
KS
HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating glucose monitor supply for diabetic beneficiary not treated with insulin.