A4253 Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips
Short descriptor: Blood glucose/reagent strips
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A4253 is the HCPCS Level II code for Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (2026). It belongs to Section A — Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Special coverage instructions apply. Part B pricing methodology: Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Special coverage instructions apply (code D)
- Part B Pricing
- Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (indicator 32)
- Type of Service
- Lump-sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
- Effective Date
- 1998-07-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
Related ICD-10-CM Diagnoses
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