A9286 HCPCS code: Hygienic item or device, disposable or non-disposable, any type, each
A9286 is the HCPCS Level II code for hygienic item or device, disposable or non-disposable, any type, each. Its Medicare coverage code is S (Non-covered by Medicare statute): Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | S — Non-covered by Medicare statute |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1A — Medical/surgical supplies |
| Added | 2017-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2017-01-01 |
What changed for A9286
- 2017-01-01: A9286 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 A9286?
A9286 is the HCPCS Level II code for hygienic item or device, disposable or non-disposable, any type, each. Short descriptor: "Any hygienic item, device".
Does Medicare cover A9286?
Coverage code S — Non-covered by Medicare statute. Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Related A92 codes
- A9268 — Programmer for transient, orally ingested capsule
- A9269 — Programable, transient, orally ingested capsule, for use with external programmer, per month
- A9270 — Non-covered item or service
- A9272 — Wound suction, disposable, includes dressing, all accessories and components, any type, each
- A9273 — Cold or hot fluid bottle, ice cap or collar, heat and/or cold wrap, any type
- A9274 — External ambulatory insulin delivery system, disposable, each, includes all supplies and accessories
- A9275 — Home glucose disposable monitor, includes test strips
- A9276 — Sensor; invasive (e.g., subcutaneous), disposable, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system, one unit = 1 day supply
- A9277 — Transmitter; external, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system
- A9278 — Receiver (monitor); external, for use with non-durable medical equipment interstitial continuous glucose monitoring system
- A9279 — Monitoring feature/device, stand-alone or integrated, any type, includes all accessories, components and electronics, not otherwise classified
- A9280 — Alert or alarm device, not otherwise classified
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Next steps
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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.