A5102 HCPCS code: Bedside drainage bottle with or without tubing, rigid or expandable, each
A5102 is the HCPCS Level II code for bedside drainage bottle with or without tubing, rigid or expandable, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $27.85 to $35.14 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 1 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 2% from 2022 to 2024 (3,090 to 3,024 services). In 2024, 166 suppliers billed Medicare for A5102 (purchases), serving 1,609 beneficiaries; New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Florida accounted for 24% of services. Its average fee ranks 7 of 9 A51 codes (family range $1.77–$56.11).
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 | 1990-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A5102
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $27.85 | $35.14 | $32.16 | $27.34 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $32.27 | — |
| AL | — | $32.16 | — |
| AR | — | $32.16 | — |
| AZ | — | $27.85 | — |
| CA | — | $31.92 | — |
| CO | — | $32.16 | — |
| CT | — | $32.16 | — |
| DC | — | $31.92 | — |
| DE | — | $31.92 | — |
| FL | — | $32.16 | — |
| GA | — | $32.16 | — |
| HI | — | $34.52 | — |
| IA | — | $31.92 | — |
| ID | — | $31.92 | — |
| IL | — | $31.92 | — |
| IN | — | $32.16 | — |
| KS | — | $31.92 | — |
| KY | — | $32.16 | — |
| LA | — | $32.16 | — |
| MA | — | $31.92 | — |
| MD | — | $32.16 | — |
| ME | — | $31.92 | — |
| MI | — | $32.16 | — |
| MN | — | $32.16 | — |
| MO | — | $32.16 | — |
| MS | — | $32.16 | — |
| MT | — | $31.92 | — |
| NC | — | $32.16 | — |
| ND | — | $31.92 | — |
| NE | — | $31.92 | — |
| NH | — | $31.92 | — |
| NJ | — | $31.92 | — |
| NM | — | $32.16 | — |
| NV | — | $29.49 | — |
| NY | — | $32.16 | — |
| OH | — | $31.92 | — |
| OK | — | $32.16 | — |
| OR | — | $32.16 | — |
| PA | — | $31.92 | — |
| PR | — | $35.14 | — |
| RI | — | $31.92 | — |
| SC | — | $32.16 | — |
| SD | — | $31.92 | — |
| TN | — | $32.16 | — |
| TX | — | $31.92 | — |
| UT | — | $32.16 | — |
| VA | — | $32.16 | — |
| VI | — | $32.16 | — |
| VT | — | $31.92 | — |
| WA | — | $32.16 | — |
| WI | — | $32.16 | — |
| WV | — | $31.92 | — |
| WY | — | $31.92 | — |
How the A5102 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 9 A51 codes (lowest = 1) | 7 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $1.77–$56.11 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills A5102 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 166 |
| Referring clinicians | 1,247 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,609 |
| States with claims | 42 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Florida) | 24% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 197 | 1,708 |
| 2023 | 185 | 1,637 |
| 2024 | 166 | 1,609 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for A5102, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,090 | 1,708 | $27.36 | $20.59 |
| 2023 | 2,825 | 1,637 | $29.74 | $22.46 |
| 2024 | 3,024 | 1,609 | $30.44 | $22.84 |
States with the most A5102 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 271 | $22.55 |
| Massachusetts | 224 | $23.16 |
| Florida | 220 | $23.07 |
| Texas | 187 | $22.75 |
| California | 185 | $22.19 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Published Contractor Policy |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for A5102
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $31.40 to $32.03
- 1990-01-01: A5102 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 A5102?
A5102 is the HCPCS Level II code for bedside drainage bottle with or without tubing, rigid or expandable, each. Short descriptor: "Bedside drain btl w/wo tube".
How much does Medicare pay for A5102?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $27.85–$35.14. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover A5102?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for A5102 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $31.40 in 2025 to $32.03 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of A5102 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related A51 codes
- A5105 — Urinary suspensory with leg bag, with or without tube, each ($28.84–$91.13)
- A5112 — Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, latex, with or without tube, with straps, each ($41.95–$61.74)
- A5113 — Leg strap; latex, replacement only, per set ($4.96–$8.91)
- A5114 — Leg strap; foam or fabric, replacement only, per set ($8.91–$26.83)
- A5120 — Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each ($0.14–$0.39)
- A5121 — Skin barrier; solid, 6 x 6 or equivalent, each ($5.90–$12.99)
- A5122 — Skin barrier; solid, 8 x 8 or equivalent, each ($15.56–$21.69)
- A5126 — Adhesive or non-adhesive; disk or foam pad ($1.56–$2.56)
- A5131 — Appliance cleaner, incontinence and ostomy appliances, per 16 oz. ($19.20–$72.12)
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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.