HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A4557Lead wires, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A4557
A4557 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing lead wires, (e.g., apnea monitor), per pair.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1984, and its current record took effect 01/01/2000.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Lead wires, pair
- Date added
- 01/01/1984
- Action effective
- 01/01/2000
- BETOS
- D1E
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Common questions about A4557
Is HCPCS A4557 still valid?
- Yes. A4557 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A4557?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.