A30.0: Indeterminate leprosy
A30.0, indeterminate leprosy, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 7 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 2 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0127 (Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number), G0255 (Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction…). The articles come from 6 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with A30.0 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0127 | Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 6 |
| G0255 | Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction test, (snct) per limb, any nerve | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing A30.0
- A57759: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33636, L34246
- A57193: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33636, L34246
- A52996: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33941, L35138, L37643
- A56232: Billing and Coding: Foot Care (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes)
- A57188: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care (First Coast Service Options, Inc. (MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33941, L35138, L37643
- A56680: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33941, L35138, L37643
- A56619: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34594, L34859, L35048, L35081
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other A30 diagnoses (Leprosy [Hansen's disease])
- A30.1 — Tuberculoid leprosy
- A30.2 — Borderline tuberculoid leprosy
- A30.3 — Borderline leprosy
- A30.4 — Borderline lepromatous leprosy
- A30.5 — Lepromatous leprosy
- A30.8 — Other forms of leprosy
- A30.9 — Leprosy, unspecified
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover A30.0 (Indeterminate leprosy)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 7 Medicare billing and coding articles list A30.0 as a covered diagnosis for 2 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 A30.0?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0127 (Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number, 6 articles); G0255 (Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list A30.0?
A57759 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails); A57193 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails); A52996 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care), and 4 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code A30.0?
A30.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for indeterminate leprosy, in category A30 (Leprosy [Hansen's disease]), chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under G0127
- Watch G0127 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for G0127
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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