Intermittent Limb Compression Device

Intermittent Limb Compression Device FAQ

What is inter limb compression device?

Intermittent limb compression device (includes all accessories), not otherwise specified. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) E0676 is a valid 2018 HCPCS code for Intermittent limb compression device (includes all accessories), not otherwise specified or just “Inter limb compress dev nos” for short, used in Used durable medical equipment (DME).

What does intermittent pneumatic compression devices mean?

An intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device, also called a compression sleeve or sequential compression device, are inflatable sleeves that are worn on your lower legs while recovering from an illness or surgery in the hospital.

What is an intermittent pneumatic device?

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Device. An intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device, also called a compression sleeve or sequential compression device, are inflatable sleeves that are worn on your lower legs while recovering from an illness or surgery in the hospital. The device keeps your blood flowing, which helps prevent such problems as blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

What is a compression device?

A sequential compression device is a piece of medical equipment used to inflate cuffs on the arms and legs to stimulate circulation.