A8001 Helmet, protective, hard, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories

Short descriptor: Hard protect helmet prefab

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A8001 is the HCPCS Level II code for Helmet, protective, hard, prefabricated, includes all components and accessories (2026). It belongs to Section A — Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME.

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Carrier judgment (code C)
Part B Pricing
Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (indicator 32)
Type of Service
Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Effective Date
2007-01-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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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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