hcpcs data

A4422

Ostomy absorbent material (sheet/pad/crystal packet) for use in ostomy pouch to thicken liquid stomal output, each

Medicare: Special coverage instructions applyA seriesAdded January 01, 2003

What A4422 means

A4422 (Ost pouch absorbent material) belongs to the HCPCS Level II A series (Transportation Services including Ambulance; Medical and Surgical Supplies; Vision and Hearing Systems). Its Medicare coverage status is Special coverage instructions apply. Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

Part B pricing: Ostomy, tracheostomy and urological supplies (price subject to floors and ceilings).

Code details

Short description
Ost pouch absorbent material
Coverage code
D = Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing indicator
37 = Ostomy, tracheostomy and urological supplies (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator
A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Type of service
P = Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2003
Code added date
January 01, 2003
Data year
2026

Questions about A4422

What is HCPCS code A4422?

HCPCS code A4422 is a Level II code in the A series (Transportation Services including Ambulance; Medical and Surgical Supplies; Vision and Hearing Systems). Its full description is: "Ostomy absorbent material (sheet/pad/crystal packet) for use in ostomy pouch to thicken liquid stomal output, each"

Is A4422 a CPT code?

No. A4422 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code A4422?

The Medicare coverage code for A4422 is "Special coverage instructions apply". Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

When was HCPCS code A4422 added?

A4422 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2003. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2003.

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