Definition
Programs that pay for or provide liquid oxygen canisters and/or compressed oxygen gas cylinders for people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other pulmonary diseases. Liquid oxygen is provided in large canisters with smaller portable units that can be filled by the patient. Many of the portable liquid oxygen units are appropriate for ambulatory therapy and can be utilized with oxygen-conserving devices to extend their functional time. Oxygen may also be supplied in large cylinders as stationary units used for home oxygen therapy or in smaller cylinders which may be equipped with wheels and used as portable oxygen units.
URL Name
LH-5000-7250-600
Third Level Code
LH-5000
Taxonomy Code
LH-5000.7250-600
Parent Code
LH-5000.7250
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LH
Fifth Level Code
LH-5000-7250-600
Fourth Level Code
LH-5000-7250
Use References
Oxygen Canisters, Oxygen Cylinders, Oxygen Tanks, Portable Oxygen Systems
Publication Status
Draft