Table of content for "Home lancing/test cartridges" (HCPCS A4271)
General information on the “A4271” code
HCPCS Code: A4271
Long Description: Integrated lancing and blood sample testing cartridges for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 tests
Short Description: Home lancing/test cartridges
Original information is taken from A4271 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 34 – DME supplies (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: 20240401
Code Effective Date: 20241001
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code