A8003 HCPCS code: Helmet, protective, hard, custom fabricated, includes all components and accessories
A8003 is the HCPCS Level II code for helmet, protective, hard, custom fabricated, includes all components and accessories. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 45 — DMEPOS: customized item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2007-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-01-01 |
What changed for A8003
- 2007-01-01: A8003 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 A8003?
A8003 is the HCPCS Level II code for helmet, protective, hard, custom fabricated, includes all components and accessories. Short descriptor: "Hard protect helmet custom".
Does Medicare cover A8003?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related A80 codes
- A8000 — Helmet, protective, soft, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories ($21.86–$262.20)
- A8001 — Helmet, protective, hard, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories ($21.86–$262.20)
- A8002 — Helmet, protective, soft, custom fabricated, includes all components and accessories
- A8004 — Soft interface for helmet, replacement only
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; 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.