A7001 HCPCS code: Canister, non-disposable, used with suction pump, each
A7001 is the HCPCS Level II code for canister, non-disposable, used with suction pump, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $40.06 to $47.58 (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. The NCCI unit limit is 3 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 5% from 2022 to 2024 (1,221 to 1,280 services). In 2024, 161 suppliers billed Medicare for A7001 (purchases), serving 575 beneficiaries; California, Minnesota, Illinois accounted for 47% of services. Its average fee ranks 29 of 37 A70 codes billed NU (family range $0.71–$172.96).
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 A7001
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $40.06 | $47.58 | $47.13 | $40.06 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $43.19 | — |
| AL | NU | $42.44 | — |
| AR | NU | $42.06 | — |
| AZ | NU | $47.13 | — |
| CA | NU | $47.13 | — |
| CO | NU | $42.27 | — |
| CT | NU | $44.82 | — |
| DC | NU | $47.13 | — |
| DE | NU | $42.52 | — |
| FL | NU | $40.06 | — |
| GA | NU | $41.23 | — |
| HI | NU | $46.19 | — |
| IA | NU | $47.13 | — |
| ID | NU | $47.13 | — |
| IL | NU | $47.13 | — |
| IN | NU | $47.13 | — |
| KS | NU | $47.13 | — |
| KY | NU | $41.68 | — |
| LA | NU | $43.25 | — |
| MA | NU | $44.59 | — |
| MD | NU | $47.13 | — |
| ME | NU | $45.50 | — |
| MI | NU | $47.13 | — |
| MN | NU | $47.13 | — |
| MO | NU | $47.13 | — |
| MS | NU | $42.06 | — |
| MT | NU | $47.13 | — |
| NC | NU | $40.87 | — |
| ND | NU | $47.13 | — |
| NE | NU | $47.13 | — |
| NH | NU | $42.52 | — |
| NJ | NU | $42.52 | — |
| NM | NU | $41.86 | — |
| NV | NU | $47.13 | — |
| NY | NU | $42.52 | — |
| OH | NU | $47.13 | — |
| OK | NU | $41.75 | — |
| OR | NU | $47.13 | — |
| PA | NU | $42.52 | — |
| PR | NU | $47.58 | — |
| RI | NU | $42.52 | — |
| SC | NU | $41.68 | — |
| SD | NU | $47.13 | — |
| TN | NU | $42.79 | — |
| TX | NU | $40.06 | — |
| UT | NU | $47.13 | — |
| VA | NU | $47.13 | — |
| VI | NU | $42.52 | — |
| VT | NU | $44.21 | — |
| WA | NU | $47.13 | — |
| WI | NU | $47.13 | — |
| WV | NU | $47.13 | — |
| WY | NU | $47.13 | — |
How the A7001 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 37 A70 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 29 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $0.71–$172.96 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills A7001 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 161 |
| Referring clinicians | 543 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 575 |
| States with claims | 21 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Minnesota, Illinois) | 47% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 176 | 535 |
| 2023 | 178 | 532 |
| 2024 | 161 | 575 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for A7001, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,221 | 535 | $37.63 | $29.08 |
| 2023 | 1,049 | 532 | $40.65 | $30.86 |
| 2024 | 1,280 | 575 | $41.89 | $32.04 |
States with the most A7001 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 322 | $32.61 |
| Minnesota | 139 | $33.29 |
| Illinois | 75 | $31.20 |
| Tennessee | 73 | $28.70 |
| South Dakota | 70 | $26.85 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 3 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for A7001
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.0%: $43.95 to $44.83
- 2000-01-01: A7001 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 A7001?
A7001 is the HCPCS Level II code for canister, non-disposable, used with suction pump, each. Short descriptor: "Nondisposable pump canister".
How much does Medicare pay for A7001?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $40.06–$47.58. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover A7001?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for A7001 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $43.95 in 2025 to $44.83 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of A7001 can be billed per day?
3 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related A70 codes
- A7000 — Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each ($9.24–$13.39)
- 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.