A7013 HCPCS code: Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator

A7013 is the HCPCS Level II code for filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $0.64 to $0.96 (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 6 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 1% from 2022 to 2024 (96,282 to 97,346 services). In 2024, 2,300 suppliers billed Medicare for A7013 (purchases), serving 47,122 beneficiaries; California, Michigan, Florida accounted for 19% of services. Its average fee ranks 1 of 37 A70 codes billed NU (family range $0.71–$172.96); rural fees run 32% higher.

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A7013

How the A7013 fee compares

Who bills A7013 (2024)

Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.

Medicare utilization for A7013, 2022–2024

States with the most A7013 services (2024)

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

What changed for A7013

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.8%: $0.69 to $0.71
• 2000-01-01: A7013 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 A7013?

A7013 is the HCPCS Level II code for filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator. Short descriptor: "Disposable compressor filter".

How much does Medicare pay for A7013?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $0.64–$0.96. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover A7013?

Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.

Did the Medicare fee for A7013 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $0.69 in 2025 to $0.71 in 2026 (+2.8%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many units of A7013 can be billed per day?

6 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).

Related A70 codes

• A7000 — Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each ($9.24–$13.39)
• 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

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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.

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