HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A0396Als specialized service disposable supplies; esophageal intubation
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A0396
A0396 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing als specialized service disposable supplies; esophageal intubation.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1995, and its current record took effect 01/01/2014.
Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).
Details
- Short description
- Als esophageal intub suppls
- Date added
- 01/01/1995
- Action effective
- 01/01/2014
- BETOS
- O1A
Related A03xx codes
- A0380Bls mileage (per mile)
- A0382Bls routine disposable supplies
- A0384Bls specialized service disposable supplies; defibrillation (used by als ambulances and bls ambulances in jurisdictions where defibrillation is permitted in bls ambulances)
- A0390Als mileage (per mile)
- A0392Als specialized service disposable supplies; defibrillation (to be used only in jurisdictions where defibrillation cannot be performed in bls ambulances)
- A0394Als specialized service disposable supplies; iv drug therapy
- A0398Als routine disposable supplies
Common questions about A0396
Is HCPCS A0396 still valid?
- Yes. A0396 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A0396?
- Its coverage code is "I": it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used). Check the local coverage determination for your region.