HCPCS Code A4238

Supply allowance for adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service
Code effective Jan 01, 2023

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A4238 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Supply allowance for adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service or (Adju cgm supply allowance) for short. HCPCS A4238 has been effective since 01/01/2023 and applies to Other medical items or services.


HCPCS Code Details - A4238

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A4238
Description

Long description:
Supply allowance for adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service

Short description:
Adju cgm supply allowance

HCPCS Pricing indicator 34 - DME supplies (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code D1E - Other DME
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 9 - Other medical items or services
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2023
Date added Added Apr 01, 2022

See also

  • HCPCS A4236 · Replacement battery, silver oxide, for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each

  • HCPCS A4239 · Supply allowance for non-adjunctive, non-implanted continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service

  • HCPCS K0553 · Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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