HCPCS Code A9268

Programmer for transient, orally ingested capsule
Code effective Oct 01, 2023

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9268 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Programmer for transient, orally ingested capsule or (Programmer orally ingest cap) for short. HCPCS A9268 has been effective since 10/01/2023 and applies to Other medical items or services.


HCPCS Code Details - A9268

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9268
Description

Long description:
Programmer for transient, orally ingested capsule

Short description:
Programmer orally ingest cap

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
Statute number 1861(n)
Coverage code S - Non-covered by Medicare statute
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 Oct 01, 2023
Date added Added Oct 01, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS A9180 · Pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker

  • HCPCS A9269 · Programable, transient, orally ingested capsule, for use with external programmer, per month

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


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