In simple words: This code covers the cost of one reusable rectal thermometer used to take someone's temperature.

This code represents each reusable rectal thermometer, which can be either digital or manual mercury type. It is used by healthcare providers or patients to measure body temperature.

Example 1: A physician uses a reusable digital rectal thermometer during a routine physical examination., A nurse uses a reusable mercury rectal thermometer to monitor a patient's temperature in a hospital setting., A patient uses their own reusable rectal thermometer at home to track their temperature during an illness.

Medical record documentation should indicate the use of a rectal thermometer and the recorded temperature. The type of thermometer (digital or mercury) does not need to be specified.