HCPCS Code A6590

External urinary catheters; disposable, with wicking material, for use with suction pump, per month
Code effective Apr 01, 2023

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A6590 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning External urinary catheters; disposable, with wicking material, for use with suction pump, per month or (Urinary cath disp suc pump) for short. HCPCS A6590 has been effective since 04/01/2023 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.


HCPCS Code Details - A6590

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A6590
Description

Long description:
External urinary catheters; disposable, with wicking material, for use with suction pump, per month

Short description:
Urinary cath disp suc pump

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 Apr 01, 2023
Date added Added Apr 01, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS A6589 · Gradient pressure wrap with adjustable straps, bra, each

  • HCPCS A6591 · External urinary catheter; non-disposable, for use with suction pump, per month

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


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