HCPCS Code A9180

Pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker
Code effective Jan 01, 2005

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9180 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker or (Lice treatment, topical) for short. HCPCS A9180 has been effective since 01/01/2005 and applies to Other medical items or services.


HCPCS Code Details - A9180

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9180
Description

Long description:
Pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker

Short description:
Lice treatment, topical

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code I - Not payable by Medicare
BETOS2 code Z2 - Undefined codes
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 9 - Other medical items or services
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2005
Date added Added Jan 01, 2005

See also

  • HCPCS A9156 · Oral mucoadhesive, any type (liquid, gel, paste, etc.), per 1 ml

  • HCPCS A9268 · Programmer for transient, orally ingested capsule

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


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