HCPCS Code A4557

Lead wires, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair
Code effective Jan 01, 2000

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A4557 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Lead wires, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair or (Lead wires, pair) for short. HCPCS A4557 has been effective since 01/01/2000 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - A4557

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A4557
Description

Long description:
Lead wires, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair

Short description:
Lead wires, pair

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 P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2000
Date added Added Jan 01, 1984

See also

  • HCPCS A4556 · Electrodes, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair

  • HCPCS A4558 · Conductive gel or paste, for use with electrical device (e.g., tens, nmes), per oz

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