A9273 HCPCS code: Cold or hot fluid bottle, ice cap or collar, heat and/or cold wrap, any type
A9273 is the HCPCS Level II code for cold or hot fluid bottle, ice cap or collar, heat and/or cold wrap, any type. Its Medicare coverage code is M (Non-covered by Medicare): Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | M — Non-covered by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2011-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2019-01-01 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52460: Cold Therapy - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
- A52502: Heating Pads and Heat Lamps - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for A9273
- 2011-01-01: A9273 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 A9273?
A9273 is the HCPCS Level II code for cold or hot fluid bottle, ice cap or collar, heat and/or cold wrap, any type. Short descriptor: "Hot/cold botle/cap/col/wrap".
Does Medicare cover A9273?
Coverage code M — Non-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not cover this item or service.
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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.