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
A4545	Supplies and accessories for external tibial nerve stimulator (e.g., socks, gel pads, electrodes, etc.), needed for one month	—	Oct 1, 2024	Active
A4550	Surgical trays	—	Jan 1, 1982	Active
A4553	Non-disposable underpads, all sizes	—	Jan 1, 2017	Active
A4554	Disposable underpads, all sizes	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4555	Electrode/transducer for use with electrical stimulation device used for cancer treatment, replacement only	—	Jan 1, 2014	Active
A4556	Electrodes, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair	—	Jan 1, 1984	Active
A4557	Lead wires, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair	—	Jan 1, 1984	Active
A4558	Conductive gel or paste, for use with electrical device (e.g., tens, nmes), per oz	—	Jan 1, 1985	Active
A4559	Coupling gel or paste, for use with ultrasound device, per oz	—	Jan 1, 2007	Active
A4560	Neuromuscular electrical stimulator (nmes), disposable, replacement only	—	Apr 1, 2023	Active
A4561	Pessary, reusable, rubber, any type	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
A4562	Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
A4563	Rectal control system for vaginal insertion, for long term use, includes pump and all supplies and accessories, any type each	—	Jan 1, 2019	Active
A4564	Pessary, disposable, any type	—	Apr 1, 2024	Active
A4565	Slings	—	Jan 1, 1983	Active
A4566	Shoulder sling or vest design, abduction restrainer, with or without swathe control, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment	—	Jan 1, 2011	Active
A4570	Splint	—	Jan 1, 1982	Active
A4575	Topical hyperbaric oxygen chamber, disposable	—	Jan 1, 1996	Active
A4580	Cast supplies (e.g., plaster)	—	Jan 1, 1982	Active
A4590	Special casting material (e.g., fiberglass)	—	Jan 1, 1984	Active
A4593	Neuromodulation stimulator system, adjunct to rehabilitation therapy regime, controller	—	Apr 1, 2024	Active
A4594	Neuromodulation stimulator system, adjunct to rehabilitation therapy regime, mouthpiece each	—	Apr 1, 2024	Active
A4595	Electrical stimulator supplies, 2 lead, per month, (e.g., tens, nmes)	—	Jan 1, 1996	Active
A4596	Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (ces) system supplies and accessories, per month	—	Oct 1, 2022	Active
A4600	Sleeve for intermittent limb compression device, replacement only, each	—	Jan 1, 2007	Active
A4601	Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, for non-prosthetic use, replacement	—	Jan 1, 2007	Active
A4602	Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 1.5 volt, each	—	Jan 1, 2015	Active
A4604	Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device	—	Jan 1, 2006	Active
A4605	Tracheal suction catheter, closed system, each	—	Jan 1, 2005	Active
A4606	Oxygen probe for use with oximeter device, replacement	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4608	Transtracheal oxygen catheter, each	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
A4611	Battery, heavy duty; replacement for patient owned ventilator	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4612	Battery cables; replacement for patient-owned ventilator	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4613	Battery charger; replacement for patient-owned ventilator	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4614	Peak expiratory flow rate meter, hand held	—	Jan 1, 1999	Active
A4615	Cannula, nasal	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4616	Tubing (oxygen), per foot	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4617	Mouth piece	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4618	Breathing circuits	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4619	Face tent	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4620	Variable concentration mask	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4623	Tracheostomy, inner cannula	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4624	Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4625	Tracheostomy care kit for new tracheostomy	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4626	Tracheostomy cleaning brush, each	—	Jan 1, 1990	Active
A4627	Spacer, bag or reservoir, with or without mask, for use with metered dose inhaler	—	Jan 1, 1991	Active
A4628	Oral and/or oropharyngeal suction catheter, each	—	Jan 1, 1996	Active
A4629	Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy	—	Jan 1, 1996	Active
A4630	Replacement batteries, medically necessary, transcutaneous electrical stimulator, owned by patient	—	Jan 1, 1991	Active
A4633	Replacement bulb/lamp for ultraviolet light therapy system, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4634	Replacement bulb for therapeutic light box, tabletop model	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4635	Underarm pad, crutch, replacement, each	—	Jan 1, 1991	Active
A4636	Replacement, handgrip, cane, crutch, or walker, each	—	Jan 1, 1991	Active
A4637	Replacement, tip, cane, crutch, walker, each.	—	Jan 1, 1991	Active
A4638	Replacement battery for patient-owned ear pulse generator, each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4639	Replacement pad for infrared heating pad system, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4640	Replacement pad for use with medically necessary alternating pressure pad owned by patient	—	Jan 1, 1991	Active
A4641	Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classifiedNOC / NOS	—	Jan 1, 1994	Active
A4642	Indium in-111 satumomab pendetide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 6 millicuries	—	Jan 1, 1995	Active
A4648	Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each	—	Jan 1, 2008	Active
A4649	Surgical supply; miscellaneousNOC / NOS	—	Jan 1, 1982	Active
A4650	Implantable radiation dosimeter, each	—	Jan 1, 2008	Active
A4651	Calibrated microcapillary tube, each	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4652	Microcapillary tube sealant	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4653	Peritoneal dialysis catheter anchoring device, belt, each	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
A4657	Syringe, with or without needle, each	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4660	Sphygmomanometer/blood pressure apparatus with cuff and stethoscope	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4663	Blood pressure cuff only	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4670	Automatic blood pressure monitor	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4671	Disposable cycler set used with cycler dialysis machine, each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4672	Drainage extension line, sterile, for dialysis, each	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4673	Extension line with easy lock connectors, used with dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4674	Chemicals/antiseptics solution used to clean/sterilize dialysis equipment, per 8 oz	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4680	Activated carbon filter for hemodialysis, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4690	Dialyzer (artificial kidneys), all types, all sizes, for hemodialysis, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4706	Bicarbonate concentrate, solution, for hemodialysis, per gallon	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4707	Bicarbonate concentrate, powder, for hemodialysis, per packet	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4708	Acetate concentrate solution, for hemodialysis, per gallon	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4709	Acid concentrate, solution, for hemodialysis, per gallon	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4714	Treated water (deionized, distilled, or reverse osmosis) for peritoneal dialysis, per gallon	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4719	"y set" tubing for peritoneal dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4720	Dialysate solution, any concentration of dextrose, fluid volume greater than 249 cc, but less than or equal to 999 cc, for peritoneal dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4721	Dialysate solution, any concentration of dextrose, fluid volume greater than 999 cc but less than or equal to 1999 cc, for peritoneal dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4722	Dialysate solution, any concentration of dextrose, fluid volume greater than 1999 cc but less than or equal to 2999 cc, for peritoneal dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4723	Dialysate solution, any concentration of dextrose, fluid volume greater than 2999 cc but less than or equal to 3999 cc, for peritoneal dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4724	Dialysate solution, any concentration of dextrose, fluid volume greater than 3999 cc but less than or equal to 4999 cc, for peritoneal dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4725	Dialysate solution, any concentration of dextrose, fluid volume greater than 4999 cc but less than or equal to 5999 cc, for peritoneal dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4726	Dialysate solution, any concentration of dextrose, fluid volume greater than 5999 cc, for peritoneal dialysis	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4728	Dialysate solution, non-dextrose containing, 500 ml	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
A4730	Fistula cannulation set for hemodialysis, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4736	Topical anesthetic, for dialysis, per gram	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4737	Injectable anesthetic, for dialysis, per 10 ml	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4740	Shunt accessory, for hemodialysis, any type, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4750	Blood tubing, arterial or venous, for hemodialysis, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4755	Blood tubing, arterial and venous combined, for hemodialysis, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4760	Dialysate solution test kit, for peritoneal dialysis, any type, each	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4765	Dialysate concentrate, powder, additive for peritoneal dialysis, per packet	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4766	Dialysate concentrate, solution, additive for peritoneal dialysis, per 10 ml	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
A4770	Blood collection tube, vacuum, for dialysis, per 50	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active
A4771	Serum clotting time tube, for dialysis, per 50	—	Jan 1, 1986	Active