A7000 HCPCS code: Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each
A7000 is the HCPCS Level II code for canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $9.24 to $13.39 (NU, new equipment, purchased) depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume fell 6% from 2022 to 2024 (658,118 to 618,980 services). In 2024, 2,509 suppliers billed Medicare for A7000 (purchases), serving 51,018 beneficiaries; California, Texas, Florida accounted for 26% of services. Its average fee ranks 13 of 37 A70 codes billed NU (family range $0.71–$172.96); rural fees run 10% higher.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2000-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2000-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A7000
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $9.24 | $13.39 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $9.97 | — |
| AL | NU | $10.50 | $12.43 |
| AR | NU | $10.50 | $12.43 |
| AZ | NU | $10.53 | $12.43 |
| CA | NU | $10.37 | $12.43 |
| CO | NU | $10.93 | $12.43 |
| CT | NU | $10.09 | $11.64 |
| DC | NU | $9.83 | $11.26 |
| DE | NU | $9.83 | $11.04 |
| FL | NU | $10.50 | $12.08 |
| GA | NU | $10.50 | $12.38 |
| HI | NU | $10.68 | — |
| IA | NU | $10.54 | $12.43 |
| ID | NU | $10.93 | $12.43 |
| IL | NU | $10.44 | $11.26 |
| IN | NU | $10.57 | $11.84 |
| KS | NU | $10.54 | $12.43 |
| KY | NU | $10.50 | $12.43 |
| LA | NU | $10.50 | $12.43 |
| MA | NU | $10.09 | $11.58 |
| MD | NU | $9.83 | $11.26 |
| ME | NU | $10.09 | $11.79 |
| MI | NU | $10.57 | $11.75 |
| MN | NU | $10.44 | $11.26 |
| MO | NU | $10.54 | $12.43 |
| MS | NU | $10.50 | $12.43 |
| MT | NU | $10.93 | $12.43 |
| NC | NU | $10.50 | $12.31 |
| ND | NU | $10.54 | $12.43 |
| NE | NU | $10.54 | $12.43 |
| NH | NU | $10.09 | $11.04 |
| NJ | NU | $9.83 | $11.04 |
| NM | NU | $10.53 | $12.43 |
| NV | NU | $10.37 | $12.43 |
| NY | NU | $9.83 | $11.04 |
| OH | NU | $10.57 | $11.94 |
| OK | NU | $10.53 | $12.43 |
| OR | NU | $10.37 | $12.43 |
| PA | NU | $9.83 | $11.04 |
| PR | NU | $13.39 | — |
| RI | NU | $10.09 | $11.04 |
| SC | NU | $10.50 | $12.43 |
| SD | NU | $10.54 | $12.43 |
| TN | NU | $10.50 | $12.43 |
| TX | NU | $10.53 | $12.08 |
| UT | NU | $10.93 | $12.43 |
| VA | NU | $10.44 | $11.26 |
| VI | NU | $11.04 | — |
| VT | NU | $10.09 | $11.46 |
| WA | NU | $10.37 | $12.43 |
| WI | NU | $10.57 | $11.84 |
| WV | NU | $10.44 | $11.26 |
| WY | NU | $10.93 | $12.43 |
How the A7000 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 37 A70 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 13 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $0.71–$172.96 |
| Rural fee uplift | 10.4% |
Who bills A7000 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 2,509 |
| Referring clinicians | 35,133 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 51,018 |
| States with claims | 52 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Texas, Florida) | 26% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,663 | 54,161 |
| 2023 | 2,590 | 52,836 |
| 2024 | 2,509 | 51,018 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for A7000, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 658,118 | 54,161 | $9.05 | $7.07 |
| 2023 | 644,961 | 52,836 | $9.77 | $7.58 |
| 2024 | 618,980 | 51,018 | $9.95 | $7.72 |
States with the most A7000 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 57,169 | $7.65 |
| Texas | 56,536 | $7.73 |
| Florida | 45,026 | $7.32 |
| New York | 35,012 | $7.15 |
| Pennsylvania | 26,932 | $7.37 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52511: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
- A52519: Suction Pumps - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (8 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| J95.00 | Unspecified tracheostomy complication | 1 |
| J95.01 | Hemorrhage from tracheostomy stoma | 1 |
| J95.02 | Infection of tracheostomy stoma | 1 |
| J95.03 | Malfunction of tracheostomy stoma | 1 |
| J95.04 | Tracheo-esophageal fistula following tracheostomy | 1 |
| J95.09 | Other tracheostomy complication | 1 |
| Z43.0 | Encounter for attention to tracheostomy | 1 |
| Z93.0 | Tracheostomy status | 1 |
What changed for A7000
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.6%: $10.21 to $10.47
- 2000-01-01: A7000 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 A7000?
A7000 is the HCPCS Level II code for canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each. Short descriptor: "Disposable canister for pump".
How much does Medicare pay for A7000?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $9.24–$13.39. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover A7000?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for A7000?
Medicare policy articles that cite A7000 list 8 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 2 articles. The most cited include J95.00 (Unspecified tracheostomy complication), J95.01 (Hemorrhage from tracheostomy stoma), J95.02 (Infection of tracheostomy stoma). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for A7000 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $10.21 in 2025 to $10.47 in 2026 (+2.6%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
Related A70 codes
- A7001 — Canister, non-disposable, used with suction pump, each ($40.06–$47.58)
- A7002 — Tubing, used with suction pump, each ($3.87–$5.47)
- A7003 — Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable ($1.86–$3.26)
- A7004 — Small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable ($1.51–$2.08)
- A7005 — Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable ($11.77–$29.20)
- A7006 — Administration set, with small volume filtered pneumatic nebulizer ($8.19–$14.94)
- A7007 — Large volume nebulizer, disposable, unfilled, used with aerosol compressor ($3.47–$5.87)
- A7008 — Large volume nebulizer, disposable, prefilled, used with aerosol compressor ($12.46–$18.09)
- A7009 — Reservoir bottle, non-disposable, used with large volume ultrasonic nebulizer ($54.00–$66.77)
- A7010 — Corrugated tubing, disposable, used with large volume nebulizer, 100 feet ($17.61–$27.19)
- A7011 — Corrugated tubing, non-disposable, used with large volume nebulizer, 10 feet
- A7012 — Water collection device, used with large volume nebulizer ($3.25–$5.03)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.