HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A7521Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A7521
A7521 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2004.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Trach/laryn tube cuffed
- Date added
- 01/01/2004
- Action effective
- 01/01/2004
- BETOS
- D1F
Related A75xx codes
- A7501Tracheostoma valve, including diaphragm, each
- A7502Replacement diaphragm/faceplate for tracheostoma valve, each
- A7503Filter holder or filter cap, reusable, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each
- A7504Filter for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each
- A7505Housing, reusable without adhesive, for use in a heat and moisture exchange system and/or with a tracheostoma valve, each
- A7506Adhesive disc for use in a heat and moisture exchange system and/or with tracheostoma valve, any type each
- A7507Filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each
- A7508Housing and integrated adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system and/or with a tracheostoma valve, each
- A7509Filter holder and integrated filter housing, and adhesive, for use as a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each
- A7520Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, non-cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each
- A7522Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, stainless steel or equal (sterilizable and reusable), each
- A7523Tracheostomy shower protector, each
Common questions about A7521
Is HCPCS A7521 still valid?
- Yes. A7521 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A7521?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.