A7027 HCPCS code: Combination oral/nasal mask, used with continuous positive airway pressure device, each
A7027 is the HCPCS Level II code for combination oral/nasal mask, used with continuous positive airway pressure device, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $142.24 to $218.86 (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 1 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 84% from 2022 to 2024 (2,522 to 398 services). In 2024, 128 suppliers billed Medicare for A7027 (purchases), serving 281 beneficiaries; Texas, Mississippi, Illinois accounted for 48% of services. Its average fee ranks 36 of 37 A70 codes billed NU (family range $0.71–$172.96); rural fees run 38% 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 | 2008-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2008-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A7027
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | new equipment, purchased | $142.24 | $218.86 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | NU | $210.43 | — |
| AL | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| AR | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| AZ | NU | $147.14 | $210.94 |
| CA | NU | $151.77 | $216.07 |
| CO | NU | $152.68 | $216.07 |
| CT | NU | $144.12 | $210.94 |
| DC | NU | $142.24 | $216.07 |
| DE | NU | $142.24 | $210.94 |
| FL | NU | $153.68 | $210.94 |
| GA | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| HI | NU | $215.54 | — |
| IA | NU | $153.49 | $216.07 |
| ID | NU | $152.68 | $210.94 |
| IL | NU | $153.18 | $216.07 |
| IN | NU | $153.18 | $216.07 |
| KS | NU | $153.49 | $210.94 |
| KY | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| LA | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| MA | NU | $144.12 | $210.94 |
| MD | NU | $142.24 | $210.94 |
| ME | NU | $144.12 | $210.94 |
| MI | NU | $153.18 | $216.07 |
| MN | NU | $153.49 | $216.07 |
| MO | NU | $153.49 | $216.07 |
| MS | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| MT | NU | $152.68 | $210.94 |
| NC | NU | $153.68 | $214.79 |
| ND | NU | $153.49 | $216.07 |
| NE | NU | $153.49 | $210.94 |
| NH | NU | $144.12 | $210.94 |
| NJ | NU | $142.24 | $210.94 |
| NM | NU | $147.14 | $216.07 |
| NV | NU | $151.77 | $210.94 |
| NY | NU | $142.24 | $210.94 |
| OH | NU | $153.18 | $216.07 |
| OK | NU | $147.14 | $216.07 |
| OR | NU | $151.77 | $210.94 |
| PA | NU | $142.24 | $210.94 |
| PR | NU | $218.86 | — |
| RI | NU | $144.12 | $210.94 |
| SC | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| SD | NU | $153.49 | $216.07 |
| TN | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| TX | NU | $147.14 | $210.94 |
| UT | NU | $152.68 | $216.07 |
| VA | NU | $153.68 | $210.94 |
| VI | NU | $215.54 | — |
| VT | NU | $144.12 | $210.94 |
| WA | NU | $151.77 | $216.07 |
| WI | NU | $153.18 | $216.07 |
| WV | NU | $153.68 | $216.07 |
| WY | NU | $152.68 | $214.79 |
How the A7027 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 37 A70 codes billed NU (lowest = 1) | 36 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $0.71–$172.96 |
| Rural fee uplift | 37.8% |
Who bills A7027 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 128 |
| Referring clinicians | 225 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 281 |
| States with claims | 10 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, Mississippi, Illinois) | 48% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 693 | 1,381 |
| 2023 | 416 | 817 |
| 2024 | 128 | 281 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for A7027, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,522 | 1,381 | $144.55 | $106.28 |
| 2023 | 1,081 | 817 | $158.36 | $113.31 |
| 2024 | 398 | 281 | $160.82 | $115.14 |
States with the most A7027 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 49 | $112.76 |
| Mississippi | 42 | $121.06 |
| Illinois | 39 | $112.69 |
| Arizona | 37 | $103.02 |
| Missouri | 30 | $134.11 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Published Contractor Policy |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52467: Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
- A52517: Respiratory Assist Devices - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (1 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| G47.33 | Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric) | 1 |
What changed for A7027
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee (NU) rose 2.7%: $151.12 to $155.13
- 2008-01-01: A7027 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 A7027?
A7027 is the HCPCS Level II code for combination oral/nasal mask, used with continuous positive airway pressure device, each. Short descriptor: "Combination oral/nasal mask".
How much does Medicare pay for A7027?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are NU (new equipment, purchased): $142.24–$218.86. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover A7027?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for A7027?
Medicare policy articles that cite A7027 list 1 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 2 articles. The most cited include G47.33 (Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for A7027 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee for NU moved from $151.12 in 2025 to $155.13 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of A7027 can be billed per day?
1 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.