A4612 HCPCS code: Battery cables; replacement for patient-owned ventilator
A4612 is the HCPCS Level II code for battery cables; replacement for patient-owned ventilator. Its Medicare coverage code is S (Non-covered by Medicare statute): Medicare is barred by law from covering it. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on DME suppliers.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | S — Non-covered by Medicare statute |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 1990-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2014-01-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under A4612. These codes in the same A46 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- A4602 — Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 1.5 volt, each: $5.31–$6.33
- A4604 — Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device: $49.31–$76.79
- A4605 — Tracheal suction catheter, closed system, each: $23.31–$27.99
- A4608 — Transtracheal oxygen catheter, each: $71.44–$85.73
- A4614 — Peak expiratory flow rate meter, hand held: $33.89–$40.68
- A4615 — Cannula, nasal: $1.04–$1.25
- A4616 — Tubing (oxygen), per foot: $0.08–$0.10
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for A4612
- 1990-01-01: A4612 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 A4612?
A4612 is the HCPCS Level II code for battery cables; replacement for patient-owned ventilator. Short descriptor: "Battery cables".
Does Medicare cover A4612?
Coverage code S — Non-covered by Medicare statute. Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of A4612?
Codes in the same A46 family with a DMEPOS fee include A4602 ($5.31–$6.33), A4604 ($49.31–$76.79), A4605 ($23.31–$27.99). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
How many units of A4612 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related A46 codes
- A4600 — Sleeve for intermittent limb compression device, replacement only, each
- A4601 — Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, for non-prosthetic use, replacement
- A4602 — Replacement battery for external infusion pump owned by patient, lithium, 1.5 volt, each ($5.31–$6.33)
- A4604 — Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device ($49.31–$76.79)
- A4605 — Tracheal suction catheter, closed system, each ($23.31–$27.99)
- A4606 — Oxygen probe for use with oximeter device, replacement
- A4608 — Transtracheal oxygen catheter, each ($71.44–$85.73)
- A4611 — Battery, heavy duty; replacement for patient owned ventilator
- A4613 — Battery charger; replacement for patient-owned ventilator
- A4614 — Peak expiratory flow rate meter, hand held ($33.89–$40.68)
- A4615 — Cannula, nasal ($1.04–$1.25)
- A4616 — Tubing (oxygen), per foot ($0.08–$0.10)
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Next steps
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; 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.