A4342 HCPCS code: Accessories for patient inserted indwelling intraurethral drainage device with valve, replacement only, each
A4342 is the HCPCS Level II code for accessories for patient inserted indwelling intraurethral drainage device with valve, replacement only, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $878.06 depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 4 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 68 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 | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 37 — DMEPOS: ostomy, tracheostomy and urological supplies |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 2023-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2023-04-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A4342
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $878.06 | $878.06 | $878.06 | $746.35 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $878.06 | — |
| AL | — | $878.06 | — |
| AR | — | $878.06 | — |
| AZ | — | $878.06 | — |
| CA | — | $878.06 | — |
| CO | — | $878.06 | — |
| CT | — | $878.06 | — |
| DC | — | $878.06 | — |
| DE | — | $878.06 | — |
| FL | — | $878.06 | — |
| GA | — | $878.06 | — |
| HI | — | $878.06 | — |
| IA | — | $878.06 | — |
| ID | — | $878.06 | — |
| IL | — | $878.06 | — |
| IN | — | $878.06 | — |
| KS | — | $878.06 | — |
| KY | — | $878.06 | — |
| LA | — | $878.06 | — |
| MA | — | $878.06 | — |
| MD | — | $878.06 | — |
| ME | — | $878.06 | — |
| MI | — | $878.06 | — |
| MN | — | $878.06 | — |
| MO | — | $878.06 | — |
| MS | — | $878.06 | — |
| MT | — | $878.06 | — |
| NC | — | $878.06 | — |
| ND | — | $878.06 | — |
| NE | — | $878.06 | — |
| NH | — | $878.06 | — |
| NJ | — | $878.06 | — |
| NM | — | $878.06 | — |
| NV | — | $878.06 | — |
| NY | — | $878.06 | — |
| OH | — | $878.06 | — |
| OK | — | $878.06 | — |
| OR | — | $878.06 | — |
| PA | — | $878.06 | — |
| PR | — | $878.06 | — |
| RI | — | $878.06 | — |
| SC | — | $878.06 | — |
| SD | — | $878.06 | — |
| TN | — | $878.06 | — |
| TX | — | $878.06 | — |
| UT | — | $878.06 | — |
| VA | — | $878.06 | — |
| VI | — | $878.06 | — |
| VT | — | $878.06 | — |
| WA | — | $878.06 | — |
| WI | — | $878.06 | — |
| WV | — | $878.06 | — |
| WY | — | $878.06 | — |
How the A4342 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 68 A43 codes (lowest = 1) | 68 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $0.05–$878.06 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 4 | Nature of Equipment |
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Nature of Equipment |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Nature of Equipment |
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 A4342
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $860.84 to $878.06
- 2023-04-01: A4342 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 A4342?
A4342 is the HCPCS Level II code for accessories for patient inserted indwelling intraurethral drainage device with valve, replacement only, each. Short descriptor: "Iduc valve sply repl".
How much does Medicare pay for A4342?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $878.06. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover A4342?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for A4342?
Medicare policy articles that cite A4342 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 A4342 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $860.84 in 2025 to $878.06 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of A4342 can be billed per day?
4 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner 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)
- A4318 — Female external urinary collection cup, with or without ring attachment, per day
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.