A9180 HCPCS code: Pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker
A9180 is the HCPCS Level II code for pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker. Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2005-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2005-01-01 |
What changed for A9180
- 2005-01-01: A9180 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 A9180?
A9180 is the HCPCS Level II code for pediculosis (lice infestation) treatment, topical, for administration by patient/caretaker. Short descriptor: "Lice treatment, topical".
Does Medicare cover A9180?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
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
- A9155 — Artificial saliva, 30 ml
- A9156 — Oral mucoadhesive, any type (liquid, gel, paste, etc.), per 1 ml
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.