A4338 HCPCS code: Indwelling catheter; foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each
A4338 is the HCPCS Level II code for indwelling catheter; foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $14.86 to $19.29 depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 3 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 21% from 2022 to 2024 (55,456 to 43,540 services). In 2024, 908 suppliers billed Medicare for A4338 (purchases), serving 8,879 beneficiaries; Texas, Florida, Illinois accounted for 22% of services. Its average fee ranks 45 of 68 A43 codes (family range $0.05–$878.06).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 37 — DMEPOS: ostomy, tracheostomy and urological supplies |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 1990-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A4338
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $14.86 | $19.29 | $17.48 | $14.86 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $17.68 | — |
| AL | — | $17.48 | — |
| AR | — | $17.48 | — |
| AZ | — | $17.48 | — |
| CA | — | $17.48 | — |
| CO | — | $17.48 | — |
| CT | — | $16.84 | — |
| DC | — | $17.48 | — |
| DE | — | $15.03 | — |
| FL | — | $17.48 | — |
| GA | — | $14.86 | — |
| HI | — | $18.88 | — |
| IA | — | $17.48 | — |
| ID | — | $17.48 | — |
| IL | — | $17.48 | — |
| IN | — | $17.48 | — |
| KS | — | $17.48 | — |
| KY | — | $17.48 | — |
| LA | — | $17.48 | — |
| MA | — | $17.48 | — |
| MD | — | $15.03 | — |
| ME | — | $17.48 | — |
| MI | — | $17.48 | — |
| MN | — | $17.48 | — |
| MO | — | $17.48 | — |
| MS | — | $17.48 | — |
| MT | — | $17.48 | — |
| NC | — | $15.48 | — |
| ND | — | $17.48 | — |
| NE | — | $17.48 | — |
| NH | — | $17.48 | — |
| NJ | — | $15.03 | — |
| NM | — | $14.86 | — |
| NV | — | $17.48 | — |
| NY | — | $14.86 | — |
| OH | — | $17.48 | — |
| OK | — | $14.86 | — |
| OR | — | $17.48 | — |
| PA | — | $15.03 | — |
| PR | — | $19.29 | — |
| RI | — | $16.59 | — |
| SC | — | $17.48 | — |
| SD | — | $17.48 | — |
| TN | — | $15.39 | — |
| TX | — | $17.48 | — |
| UT | — | $17.48 | — |
| VA | — | $17.48 | — |
| VI | — | $14.86 | — |
| VT | — | $17.48 | — |
| WA | — | $17.48 | — |
| WI | — | $17.48 | — |
| WV | — | $17.48 | — |
| WY | — | $17.48 | — |
How the A4338 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 68 A43 codes (lowest = 1) | 45 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $0.05–$878.06 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills A4338 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 908 |
| Referring clinicians | 5,645 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 8,879 |
| States with claims | 51 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, Florida, Illinois) | 22% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,078 | 10,752 |
| 2023 | 948 | 8,686 |
| 2024 | 908 | 8,879 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for A4338, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55,456 | 10,752 | $14.31 | $10.35 |
| 2023 | 45,683 | 8,686 | $15.64 | $11.27 |
| 2024 | 43,540 | 8,879 | $16.06 | $11.75 |
States with the most A4338 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3,567 | $12.25 |
| Florida | 3,086 | $12.24 |
| Illinois | 2,748 | $12.35 |
| California | 2,643 | $11.96 |
| Colorado | 2,011 | $11.86 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 3 | Published Contractor Policy |
| outpatient hospital claims | 3 | Clinical: Data |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52521: Urological Supplies - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (1 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| N39.3 | Stress incontinence (female) (male) | 1 |
What changed for A4338
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $16.68 to $17.01
- 1990-01-01: A4338 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A4338?
A4338 is the HCPCS Level II code for indwelling catheter; foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each. Short descriptor: "Indwelling catheter latex".
How much does Medicare pay for A4338?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $14.86–$19.29. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover A4338?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Which diagnoses support coverage for A4338?
Medicare policy articles that cite A4338 list 1 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include N39.3 (Stress incontinence (female) (male)). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for A4338 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $16.68 in 2025 to $17.01 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of A4338 can be billed per day?
3 on DME suppliers; 3 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related A43 codes
- A4300 — Implantable access catheter, (e.g., venous, arterial, epidural subarachnoid, or peritoneal, etc.) external access
- A4301 — Implantable access total catheter, port/reservoir (e.g., venous, arterial, epidural, subarachnoid, peritoneal, etc.)
- A4305 — Disposable drug delivery system, flow rate of 50 ml or greater per hour
- A4306 — Disposable drug delivery system, flow rate of less than 50 ml per hour
- A4310 — Insertion tray without drainage bag and without catheter (accessories only) ($9.36–$25.22)
- A4311 — Insertion tray without drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) ($16.05–$28.00)
- A4312 — Insertion tray without drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way, all silicone ($21.85–$36.59)
- A4313 — Insertion tray without drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, three-way, for continuous irrigation ($22.44–$40.49)
- A4314 — Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) ($30.63–$41.77)
- A4315 — Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way, all silicone ($31.95–$48.37)
- A4316 — Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, three-way, for continuous irrigation ($34.40–$48.37)
- A4320 — Irrigation tray with bulb or piston syringe, any purpose ($6.34–$8.42)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.