Replacement, handgrip, cane, crutch, or walker, each
Code effective Jan 01, 1996
HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
A4636 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Replacement, handgrip, cane, crutch, or walker, each or (Handgrip for cane etc) for short. HCPCS A4636 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).
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HCPCS Level II Code Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies |
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| HCPCS Code | A4636 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
32 - Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Coverage code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| BETOS2 code | D1E - Other DME |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | A - Used durable medical equipment (DME) |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 1996 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 1991 |
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