A4355 HCPCS code: Irrigation tubing set for continuous bladder irrigation through a three-way indwelling foley catheter, each
A4355 is the HCPCS Level II code for irrigation tubing set for continuous bladder irrigation through a three-way indwelling foley catheter, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $10.80 to $33.70 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 4 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 36 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 | 1984-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A4355
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $10.80 | $33.70 | $12.71 | $10.80 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $12.83 | — |
| AL | — | $11.82 | — |
| AR | — | $12.71 | — |
| AZ | — | $11.22 | — |
| CA | — | $12.71 | — |
| CO | — | $12.71 | — |
| CT | — | $12.71 | — |
| DC | — | $12.71 | — |
| DE | — | $12.71 | — |
| FL | — | $10.80 | — |
| GA | — | $11.57 | — |
| HI | — | $13.69 | — |
| IA | — | $12.57 | — |
| ID | — | $10.80 | — |
| IL | — | $12.71 | — |
| IN | — | $12.71 | — |
| KS | — | $12.57 | — |
| KY | — | $12.71 | — |
| LA | — | $12.71 | — |
| MA | — | $10.80 | — |
| MD | — | $12.71 | — |
| ME | — | $10.80 | — |
| MI | — | $12.71 | — |
| MN | — | $12.71 | — |
| MO | — | $12.57 | — |
| MS | — | $12.71 | — |
| MT | — | $11.41 | — |
| NC | — | $12.71 | — |
| ND | — | $10.80 | — |
| NE | — | $12.57 | — |
| NH | — | $10.80 | — |
| NJ | — | $12.71 | — |
| NM | — | $10.80 | — |
| NV | — | $11.22 | — |
| NY | — | $12.71 | — |
| OH | — | $12.71 | — |
| OK | — | $10.80 | — |
| OR | — | $12.71 | — |
| PA | — | $12.71 | — |
| PR | — | $33.70 | — |
| RI | — | $12.71 | — |
| SC | — | $11.87 | — |
| SD | — | $10.80 | — |
| TN | — | $12.71 | — |
| TX | — | $12.71 | — |
| UT | — | $10.80 | — |
| VA | — | $12.71 | — |
| VI | — | $12.71 | — |
| VT | — | $10.80 | — |
| WA | — | $12.71 | — |
| WI | — | $12.71 | — |
| WV | — | $12.53 | — |
| WY | — | $10.80 | — |
How the A4355 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 68 A43 codes (lowest = 1) | 36 |
| 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 | Clinical: Data |
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for A4355
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $12.30 to $12.55
- 1984-01-01: A4355 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 A4355?
A4355 is the HCPCS Level II code for irrigation tubing set for continuous bladder irrigation through a three-way indwelling foley catheter, each. Short descriptor: "Bladder irrigation tubing".
How much does Medicare pay for A4355?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $10.80–$33.70. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover A4355?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for A4355 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $12.30 in 2025 to $12.55 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of A4355 can be billed per day?
4 on DME suppliers; 2 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.