HCPCS Code A7048

Vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each
Code effective Jan 01, 2015

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A7048 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each or (Vacuum drain bottle/tube kit) for short. HCPCS A7048 has been effective since 01/01/2015 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.


HCPCS Code Details - A7048

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A7048
Description

Long description:
Vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each

Short description:
Vacuum drain bottle/tube kit

HCPCS Pricing indicator 38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (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 D1F - Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
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, 2015
Date added Added Jan 01, 2015

See also

  • HCPCS A7047 · Oral interface used with respiratory suction pump, each

  • HCPCS A7049 · Expiratory positive airway pressure intranasal resistance valve

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


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