What are HCPCS codes in relation to catheter supplies?
HCPCS stands for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). This coding system features codes for insurance billings to signify specific types of medical supplies.
For catheter supplies, here are some of the more common HCPCS codes you might see on insurance bills or EOBs.
Please Note: Effective January 1, 2026, the HCPCS codes change to differentiate between hydrophilic and uncoated catheters.
Common HCPCS Codes for Catheter Supplies
| HCPCS Code | Medical Supply Type |
| A4531 | Uncoated intermittent straight tip catheter |
| A4352 | Uncoated intermittent coudé tip catheter |
| A4353 | Closed system catheter kit with insertion supplies |
| A4295 | Straight tip hydrophilic catheter |
| A4296 | Coudé tip hydrophilic catheter |
| A4297 | Hydrophilic catheter with insertion supplies |
| A4332 | Sterile lubricating jelly packet |
| A4402 | Tube of sterile catheter lubricating jelly |
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