A4932 HCPCS code: Rectal thermometer, reusable, any type, each
A4932 is the HCPCS Level II code for rectal thermometer, reusable, any type, each. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2003-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-01-01 |
What changed for A4932
- 2003-01-01: A4932 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 A4932?
A4932 is the HCPCS Level II code for rectal thermometer, reusable, any type, each. Short descriptor: "Reusable rectal thermometer".
Does Medicare cover A4932?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related A49 codes
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- A4913 — Miscellaneous dialysis supplies, not otherwise specified
- A4918 — Venous pressure clamp, for hemodialysis, each
- A4927 — Gloves, non-sterile, per 100
- A4928 — Surgical mask, per 20
- A4929 — Tourniquet for dialysis, each
- A4930 — Gloves, sterile, per pair
- A4931 — Oral thermometer, reusable, any type, each
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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.