Table of content for "Blood glucose/reagent strips" (HCPCS A4253)
General information on the “A4253” code
HCPCS Code: A4253
Long Description: Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips
Short Description: Blood glucose/reagent strips
Original information is taken from A4253 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 32 – Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings). Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Supplies And Surgical Dressings
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1: 60-11
Coverage
Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1E – Other DME
Type Of Service 1: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19860101
Code Effective Date: 19980701
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code