A9901 HCPCS code: Dme delivery, set up, and/or dispensing service component of another hcpcs code
A9901 is the HCPCS Level II code for dme delivery, set up, and/or dispensing service component of another hcpcs code. 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 | 46 — Priced by the Medicare contractor (no national fee) |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2000-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-01-01 |
What changed for A9901
- 2000-01-01: A9901 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 A9901?
A9901 is the HCPCS Level II code for dme delivery, set up, and/or dispensing service component of another hcpcs code. Short descriptor: "Delivery/set up/dispensing".
Does Medicare cover A9901?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related A99 codes
- A9900 — Miscellaneous dme supply, accessory, and/or service component of another hcpcs code
- A9999 — Miscellaneous dme supply or accessory, not otherwise specified
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Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under A9901
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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.