A7048 Vacuum drainage bottle/tube kit
Also known as: drainage kit, vacuum bottle kit, drain collection kit
Vacuum drain bottle and tubing kit for collecting fluid from surgical sites and wound drainage.
In Plain Language
fluid collection system; drainage bottle kit; suction collection kit
Clinical Context
Used post-operatively for collecting fluids from surgical wounds and drains. Self-contained system maintains suction while collecting drainage.
RVU Information
CPT A7048 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 A7048?
CPT A7048 (Vacuum drainage bottle/tube kit) is a A Codes code. Vacuum drain bottle and tubing kit for collecting fluid from surgical sites and wound drainage.
Does Medicare cover A7048?
Medicare coverage for A7048 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Used post-operatively for collecting fluids from surgical wounds and drains. Self-contained system maintains suction while collecting drainage. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A7048 used?
Used post-operatively for collecting fluids from surgical wounds and drains. Self-contained system maintains suction while collecting drainage.
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