A7524 Tracheostoma stent/stud/bttn
Also known as: trach stent, trach button, tube holder
Tracheostomy stent, stud, or button for tracheostomy tract maintenance and tube exchange.
In Plain Language
tube keeper; hole holder; breathing hole plug
Clinical Context
Used to maintain patent tracheostomy tract during tube changes or decannulation preparation. Inserted into stoma to prevent closure.
RVU Information
CPT A7524 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 A7524?
CPT A7524 (Tracheostoma stent/stud/bttn) is a A Codes code. Tracheostomy stent, stud, or button for tracheostomy tract maintenance and tube exchange.
Does Medicare cover A7524?
Medicare coverage for A7524 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Used to maintain patent tracheostomy tract during tube changes or decannulation preparation. Inserted into stoma to prevent closure. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A7524 used?
Used to maintain patent tracheostomy tract during tube changes or decannulation preparation. Inserted into stoma to prevent closure.
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