A9150 HCPCS code: Non-prescription drugs
A9150 is the HCPCS Level II code for non-prescription drugs. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 57 |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
What changed for A9150
- 1986-01-01: A9150 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 A9150?
A9150 is the HCPCS Level II code for non-prescription drugs. Short descriptor: "Misc/exper non-prescript dru".
Does Medicare cover A9150?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related A91 codes
- A9152 — Single vitamin/mineral/trace element, oral, per dose, not otherwise specified
- A9153 — Multiple vitamins, with or without minerals and trace elements, oral, per dose, not otherwise specified
- A9154 — Artificial saliva, 1 ml
- A9155 — Artificial saliva, 30 ml
- A9156 — Oral mucoadhesive, any type (liquid, gel, paste, etc.), per 1 ml
- A9180 — Pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker
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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.