A4215 Sterile needle
Also known as: sterile needle, injection needle, procedure needle
Sterile Needle, a single-use sterile needle for injection, blood collection, or procedure access in clinical and home settings.
In Plain Language
sterile needle; injection needle
Clinical Context
Used with syringes for medication injection, blood collection, or accessing venous or arterial lines.
RVU Information
CPT A4215 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
HCPCS A-codes cover medical supplies, equipment, and transport services. Documentation must establish medical necessity and include a physician order. For durable medical equipment (DME), a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) or detailed written order may be required.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code A4215?
CPT A4215 (Sterile needle) is a A Codes code. Sterile Needle, a single-use sterile needle for injection, blood collection, or procedure access in clinical and home settings.
Does Medicare cover A4215?
Medicare coverage for A4215 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Used with syringes for medication injection, blood collection, or accessing venous or arterial lines. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A4215 used?
Used with syringes for medication injection, blood collection, or accessing venous or arterial lines.
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