A9155 HCPCS code: Artificial saliva, 30 ml
A9155 is the HCPCS Level II code for artificial saliva, 30 ml. CMS terminated A9155 on 2025-03-31; do not bill it for later dates of service. 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 | 57 |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2008-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-04-01 |
| Terminated | 2025-03-31 |
What changed for A9155
- 2008-01-01: A9155 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 A9155?
A9155 is the HCPCS Level II code for artificial saliva, 30 ml. Short descriptor: "Artificial saliva".
Does Medicare cover A9155?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related A91 codes
- A9150 — Non-prescription drugs
- 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
- 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.