A-code: Supplies, radiopharmaceuticals, transport & miscellaneous Supplies, radiopharmaceuticals, transport & miscellaneous

870 codes

Billing context

A-codes cover ambulance services, medical and surgical supplies, administrative and miscellaneous items. A9500–A9999 include diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents. Payment depends on the specific code, benefit category, and setting.

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Code	Long descriptor	Payment limit (Q4 2026)	Added	Status
A4362	Skin barrier; solid, 4 x 4 or equivalent; each	—	Jan 1, 1985	Active
A4363	Ostomy clamp, any type, replacement only, each	—	Jan 1, 2006	Active
A4364	Adhesive, liquid or equal, any type, per oz	—	Jan 1, 1985	Active
A4366	Ostomy vent, any type, each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4367	Ostomy belt, each	—	Jan 1, 1985	Active
A4368	Ostomy filter, any type, each	—	Jan 1, 1997	Active
A4369	Ostomy skin barrier, liquid (spray, brush, etc.), per oz	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4371	Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4372	Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, standard wear, with built-in convexity, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4373	Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), with built-in convexity, any size, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4375	Ostomy pouch, drainable, with faceplate attached, plastic, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4376	Ostomy pouch, drainable, with faceplate attached, rubber, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4377	Ostomy pouch, drainable, for use on faceplate, plastic, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4378	Ostomy pouch, drainable, for use on faceplate, rubber, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4379	Ostomy pouch, urinary, with faceplate attached, plastic, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4380	Ostomy pouch, urinary, with faceplate attached, rubber, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4381	Ostomy pouch, urinary, for use on faceplate, plastic, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4382	Ostomy pouch, urinary, for use on faceplate, heavy plastic, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4383	Ostomy pouch, urinary, for use on faceplate, rubber, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4384	Ostomy faceplate equivalent, silicone ring, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4385	Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4387	Ostomy pouch, closed, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4388	Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4389	Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4390	Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4391	Ostomy pouch, urinary, with extended wear barrier attached (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4392	Ostomy pouch, urinary, with standard wear barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4393	Ostomy pouch, urinary, with extended wear barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4394	Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4395	Ostomy deodorant for use in ostomy pouch, solid, per tablet	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
A4396	Ostomy belt with peristomal hernia support	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
A4397	Irrigation supply; sleeve, each	—	Jan 1, 1990	Ended Dec 31, 2021
A4398	Ostomy irrigation supply; bag, each	—	Jan 1, 1989	Active
A4399	Ostomy irrigation supply; cone/catheter, with or without brush	—	Jan 1, 1989	Active
A4400	Ostomy irrigation set	—	Jan 1, 1982	Active
A4402	Lubricant, per ounce	—	Jan 1, 1985	Active
A4404	Ostomy ring, each	—	Jan 1, 1985	Active
A4405	Ostomy skin barrier, non-pectin based, paste, per ounce	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4406	Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4407	Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4408	Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, larger than 4 x 4 inches, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4409	Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4410	Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, larger than 4 x 4 inches, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4411	Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, with built-in convexity, each	—	Jan 1, 2006	Active
A4412	Ostomy pouch, drainable, high output, for use on a barrier with flange (2 piece system), without filter, each	—	Jan 1, 2006	Active
A4413	Ostomy pouch, drainable, high output, for use on a barrier with flange (2 piece system), with filter, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4414	Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4415	Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, larger than 4 x 4 inches, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4416	Ostomy pouch, closed, with barrier attached, with filter (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4417	Ostomy pouch, closed, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity, with filter (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4418	Ostomy pouch, closed; without barrier attached, with filter (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4419	Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4420	Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with locking flange (2 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4421	Ostomy supply; miscellaneousNOC / NOS	—	Jan 1, 1985	Active
A4422	Ostomy absorbent material (sheet/pad/crystal packet) for use in ostomy pouch to thicken liquid stomal output, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4423	Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4424	Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with filter (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4425	Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4426	Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with locking flange (2 piece system), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4427	Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4428	Ostomy pouch, urinary, with extended wear barrier attached, with faucet-type tap with valve (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4429	Ostomy pouch, urinary, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity, with faucet-type tap with valve (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4430	Ostomy pouch, urinary, with extended wear barrier attached, with built-in convexity, with faucet-type tap with valve (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4431	Ostomy pouch, urinary; with barrier attached, with faucet-type tap with valve (1 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4432	Ostomy pouch, urinary; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with faucet-type tap with valve (2 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4433	Ostomy pouch, urinary; for use on barrier with locking flange (2 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4434	Ostomy pouch, urinary; for use on barrier with locking flange, with faucet-type tap with valve (2 piece), each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4435	Ostomy pouch, drainable, high output, with extended wear barrier (one-piece system), with or without filter, each	—	Jan 1, 2013	Active
A4436	Irrigation supply; sleeve, reusable, per month	—	Jan 1, 2022	Active
A4437	Irrigation supply; sleeve, disposable, per month	—	Jan 1, 2022	Active
A4438	Adhesive clip applied to the skin to secure external electrical nerve stimulator controller, each	—	Apr 1, 2024	Active
A4450	Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4452	Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4453	Rectal catheter with or without balloon, for use with any type transanal irrigation system, each	—	Oct 1, 2021	Active
A4455	Adhesive remover or solvent (for tape, cement or other adhesive), per ounce	—	Jan 1, 1989	Active
A4456	Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each	—	Jan 1, 2010	Active
A4457	Enema tube, with or without adapter, any type, replacement only, each	—	Jan 1, 2024	Active
A4458	Enema bag with tubing, reusable	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4459	Manual transanal irrigation system, includes water reservoir, pump, tubing, and accessories, without catheter, any type	—	Jan 1, 2015	Active
A4461	Surgical dressing holder, non-reusable, each	—	Jan 1, 2007	Active
A4463	Surgical dressing holder, reusable, each	—	Jan 1, 2007	Active
A4465	Non-elastic binder for extremity	—	Jan 1, 1994	Active
A4466	Garment, belt, sleeve or other covering, elastic or similar stretchable material, any type, each	—	Jan 1, 2010	Ended Dec 31, 2016
A4467	Belt, strap, sleeve, garment, or covering, any type	—	Jan 1, 2017	Active
A4468	Exsufflation belt, includes all supplies and accessories	—	Jan 1, 2024	Active
A4470	Gravlee jet washer	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4479	Electronic transanal irrigation system, includes electronic pump, water reservoir, tubing, and accessories, without catheter, any type	—	Apr 1, 2026	Active
A4480	Vabra aspirator	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4481	Tracheostoma filter, any type, any size, each	—	Jan 1, 1997	Active
A4483	Moisture exchanger, disposable, for use with invasive mechanical ventilation	—	Jan 1, 1999	Active
A4490	Surgical stockings above knee length, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4495	Surgical stockings thigh length, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4500	Surgical stockings below knee length, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4510	Surgical stockings full length, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4520	Incontinence garment, any type, (e.g., brief, diaper), each	—	Jan 1, 2005	Active
A4540	Distal transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, stimulates peripheral nerves of the upper arm	—	Jan 1, 2024	Active
A4541	Monthly supplies for use of device coded at e0733	—	Jan 1, 2024	Active
A4542	Supplies and accessories for external upper limb tremor stimulator of the peripheral nerves of the wrist	—	Jan 1, 2024	Active
A4543	Supplies for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, for nerves in the auricular region, per month	—	Oct 1, 2024	Active
A4544	Electrode for external lower extremity nerve stimulator for restless legs syndrome	—	Oct 1, 2024	Active