HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A4601Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, for non-prosthetic use, replacement
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A4601
A4601 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing lithium ion battery, rechargeable, for non-prosthetic use, replacement.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2007, and its current record took effect 01/01/2015.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Lith ion non prosth recharge
- Date added
- 01/01/2007
- Action effective
- 01/01/2015
- BETOS
- D1E
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- A4604Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device
- A4605Tracheal suction catheter, closed system, each
- A4606Oxygen probe for use with oximeter device, replacement
- A4608Transtracheal oxygen catheter, each
- A4611Battery, heavy duty; replacement for patient owned ventilator
- A4612Battery cables; replacement for patient-owned ventilator
- A4613Battery charger; replacement for patient-owned ventilator
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- A4615Cannula, nasal
- A4616Tubing (oxygen), per foot
Common questions about A4601
Is HCPCS A4601 still valid?
- Yes. A4601 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A4601?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.