A4672 HCPCS code: Drainage extension line, sterile, for dialysis, each
A4672 is the HCPCS Level II code for drainage extension line, sterile, for dialysis, each. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | P9B |
| Added | 2004-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2015-01-01 |
What changed for A4672
- 2004-01-01: A4672 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 A4672?
A4672 is the HCPCS Level II code for drainage extension line, sterile, for dialysis, each. Short descriptor: "Drainage ext line, dialysis".
Does Medicare cover A4672?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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Next steps
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.