HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A8000Helmet, protective, soft, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A8000
A8000 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing helmet, protective, soft, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2007.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Soft protect helmet prefab
- Date added
- 01/01/2007
- Action effective
- 01/01/2007
- BETOS
- D1E
Related A80xx codes
- A8001Helmet, protective, hard, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories
- A8002Helmet, protective, soft, custom fabricated, includes all components and accessories
- A8003Helmet, protective, hard, custom fabricated, includes all components and accessories
- A8004Soft interface for helmet, replacement only
- A8005Powered, cable driven grip assist glove, hand, finger, includes microprocessor, pressure sensors, all components and accessories, custom fitted
- A8006Powered, cable driven grip assist glove, hand, finger, includes pressure sensors, glove replacement only
Common questions about A8000
Is HCPCS A8000 still valid?
- Yes. A8000 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A8000?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.