A4649 Surgical supplies
Also known as: surgical supplies, misc supplies, surgical materials
Miscellaneous surgical supplies and materials not otherwise specified. General category for small surgical consumables and instruments.
In Plain Language
various surgical tools and materials; operating room supplies
Clinical Context
Catch-all category for surgical items not specifically classified. Used in operating rooms, surgical suites, and procedural areas.
RVU Information
CPT A4649 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 A4649?
CPT A4649 (Surgical supplies) is a A Codes code. Miscellaneous surgical supplies and materials not otherwise specified. General category for small surgical consumables and instruments.
Does Medicare cover A4649?
Medicare coverage for A4649 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Catch-all category for surgical items not specifically classified. Used in operating rooms, surgical suites, and procedural areas. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A4649 used?
Catch-all category for surgical items not specifically classified. Used in operating rooms, surgical suites, and procedural areas.
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