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.
| Code | Long descriptor | Payment limit (Q4 2026) | Added | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A7045 | Exhalation port with or without swivel used with accessories for positive airway devices, replacement only | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| A7046 | Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A7047 | Oral interface used with respiratory suction pump, each | — | Jan 1, 2014 | Active |
| A7048 | Vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each | — | Jan 1, 2015 | Active |
| A7049 | Expiratory positive airway pressure intranasal resistance valve | — | Apr 1, 2023 | Active |
| A7501 | Tracheostoma valve, including diaphragm, each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7502 | Replacement diaphragm/faceplate for tracheostoma valve, each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7503 | Filter holder or filter cap, reusable, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7504 | Filter for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7505 | Housing, reusable without adhesive, for use in a heat and moisture exchange system and/or with a tracheostoma valve, each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7506 | Adhesive disc for use in a heat and moisture exchange system and/or with tracheostoma valve, any type each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7507 | Filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7508 | Housing and integrated adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system and/or with a tracheostoma valve, each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7509 | Filter holder and integrated filter housing, and adhesive, for use as a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A7520 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, non-cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A7521 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A7522 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, stainless steel or equal (sterilizable and reusable), each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A7523 | Tracheostomy shower protector, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A7524 | Tracheostoma stent/stud/button, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A7525 | Tracheostomy mask, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A7526 | Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A7527 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube plug/stop, each | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| A8000 | Helmet, protective, soft, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| A8001 | Helmet, protective, hard, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| A8002 | Helmet, protective, soft, custom fabricated, includes all components and accessories | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| A8003 | Helmet, protective, hard, custom fabricated, includes all components and accessories | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| A8004 | Soft interface for helmet, replacement only | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| A8005 | Powered, cable driven grip assist glove, hand, finger, includes microprocessor, pressure sensors, all components and accessories, custom fitted | — | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
| A8006 | Powered, cable driven grip assist glove, hand, finger, includes pressure sensors, glove replacement only | — | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
| A9150 | Non-prescription drugs | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| A9152 | Single vitamin/mineral/trace element, oral, per dose, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| A9153 | Multiple vitamins, with or without minerals and trace elements, oral, per dose, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| A9154 | Artificial saliva, 1 ml | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Active |
| A9155 | Artificial saliva, 30 ml | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Ended Mar 31, 2025 |
| A9156 | Oral mucoadhesive, any type (liquid, gel, paste, etc.), per 1 ml | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Active |
| A9180 | Pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| A9268 | Programmer for transient, orally ingested capsule | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Active |
| A9269 | Programable, transient, orally ingested capsule, for use with external programmer, per month | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Active |
| A9270 | Non-covered item or service | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| A9272 | Wound suction, disposable, includes dressing, all accessories and components, any type, each | — | Jan 1, 2012 | Active |
| A9273 | Cold or hot fluid bottle, ice cap or collar, heat and/or cold wrap, any type | — | Jan 1, 2011 | Active |
| A9274 | External ambulatory insulin delivery system, disposable, each, includes all supplies and accessories | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Active |
| A9275 | Home glucose disposable monitor, includes test strips | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9276 | Sensor; invasive (e.g., subcutaneous), disposable, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system, one unit = 1 day supply | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Active |
| A9277 | Transmitter; external, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Active |
| A9278 | Receiver (monitor); external, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Active |
| A9279 | Monitoring feature/device, stand-alone or integrated, any type, includes all accessories, components and electronics, not otherwise classifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| A9280 | Alert or alarm device, not otherwise classifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A9281 | Reaching/grabbing device, any type, any length, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9282 | Wig, any type, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9283 | Foot pressure off loading/supportive device, any type, each | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Active |
| A9284 | Spirometer, non-electronic, includes all accessories | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Active |
| A9285 | Inversion/eversion correction device | — | Jan 1, 2017 | Active |
| A9286 | Hygienic item or device, disposable or non-disposable, any type, each | — | Jan 1, 2017 | Active |
| A9291 | Prescription digital cognitive and/or behavioral therapy, fda cleared, per course of treatment | — | Apr 1, 2022 | Active |
| A9292 | Prescription digital visual therapy, software-only, fda cleared, per course of treatment | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Active |
| A9293 | Fertility cycle (contraception & conception) tracking software application, fda cleared, per month, includes accessories (e.g., thermometer) | — | Apr 1, 2024 | Active |
| A9294 | Prescription digital cognitive and/or behavioral therapy, biofeedback, fda cleared, per course of treatment | — | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
| A9300 | Exercise equipment | — | Jan 1, 1993 | Active |
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | — | Jan 1, 1996 | Active |
| A9501 | Technetium tc-99m teboroxime, diagnostic, per study dose | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Active |
| A9502 | Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | — | Jan 1, 1998 | Active |
| A9503 | Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A9504 | Technetium tc-99m apcitide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 20 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2000 | Active |
| A9505 | Thallium tl-201 thallous chloride, diagnostic, per millicurie | — | Jan 1, 1996 | Active |
| A9506 | Graphite crucible for preparation of technetium tc 99m-labeled carbon aerosol, one crucible | — | Jul 1, 2024 | Active |
| A9507 | Indium in-111 capromab pendetide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 1999 | Active |
| A9508 | Iodine i-131 iobenguane sulfate, diagnostic, per 0.5 millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A9509 | Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Active |
| A9510 | Technetium tc-99m disofenin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| A9512 | Technetium tc-99m pertechnetate, diagnostic, per millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A9513 | Lutetium lu 177, dotatate, therapeutic, 1 millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Active |
| A9515 | Choline c-11, diagnostic, per study dose up to 20 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2017 | Active |
| A9516 | Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per 100 microcuries, up to 999 microcuries | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A9517 | Iodine i-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), therapeutic, per millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A9520 | Technetium tc-99m tilmanocept, diagnostic, up to 0.5 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2014 | Active |
| A9521 | Technetium tc-99m exametazime, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A9524 | Iodine i-131 iodinated serum albumin, diagnostic, per 5 microcuries | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A9526 | Nitrogen n-13 ammonia, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 40 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A9527 | Iodine i-125, sodium iodide solution, therapeutic, per millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| A9528 | Iodine i-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), diagnostic, per millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A9529 | Iodine i-131 sodium iodide solution, diagnostic, per millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A9530 | Iodine i-131 sodium iodide solution, therapeutic, per millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A9531 | Iodine i-131 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per microcurie (up to 100 microcuries) | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A9532 | Iodine i-125 serum albumin, diagnostic, per 5 microcuries | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A9536 | Technetium tc-99m depreotide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 35 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9537 | Technetium tc-99m mebrofenin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9538 | Technetium tc-99m pyrophosphate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9539 | Technetium tc-99m pentetate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9540 | Technetium tc-99m macroaggregated albumin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9541 | Technetium tc-99m sulfur colloid, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 20 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9542 | Indium in-111 ibritumomab tiuxetan, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9543 | Yttrium y-90 ibritumomab tiuxetan, therapeutic, per treatment dose, up to 40 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9544 | Iodine i-131 tositumomab, diagnostic, per study dose | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Ended Dec 31, 2016 |
| A9545 | Iodine i-131 tositumomab, therapeutic, per treatment dose | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Ended Dec 31, 2016 |
| A9546 | Cobalt co-57/58, cyanocobalamin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 1 microcurie | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9547 | Indium in-111 oxyquinoline, diagnostic, per 0.5 millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9548 | Indium in-111 pentetate, diagnostic, per 0.5 millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9550 | Technetium tc-99m sodium gluceptate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicurie | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A9551 | Technetium tc-99m succimer, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |