A4550 Surgical trays
Also known as: surgical trays, instrument trays
Surgical trays containing instruments and supplies.
In Plain Language
surgery instrument kits
Clinical Context
Used to provide pre-assembled sterile surgical instrument trays for procedural efficiency. Standardized trays reduce setup time and ensure instrument availability.
RVU Information
CPT A4550 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 A4550?
CPT A4550 (Surgical trays) is a A Codes code. Surgical trays containing instruments and supplies.
Does Medicare cover A4550?
Medicare coverage for A4550 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Used to provide pre-assembled sterile surgical instrument trays for procedural efficiency. Standardized trays reduce setup time and ensure instrument availability. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A4550 used?
Used to provide pre-assembled sterile surgical instrument trays for procedural efficiency. Standardized trays reduce setup time and ensure instrument availability.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against national data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.