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

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Diagnoses commonly associated with A4253 (editorial crosswalk):

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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