A4870 HCPCS code: Plumbing and/or electrical work for home hemodialysis equipment
A4870 is the HCPCS Level II code for plumbing and/or electrical work for home hemodialysis equipment. 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 | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2015-01-01 |
What changed for A4870
- 1986-01-01: A4870 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 A4870?
A4870 is the HCPCS Level II code for plumbing and/or electrical work for home hemodialysis equipment. Short descriptor: "Plumb/elec wk hm hemo equip".
Does Medicare cover A4870?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related A48 codes
- A4802 — Protamine sulfate, for hemodialysis, per 50 mg
- A4860 — Disposable catheter tips for peritoneal dialysis, per 10
- A4890 — Contracts, repair and maintenance, for hemodialysis equipment
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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.