What are HCPCS codes in relation to catheter supplies?
HCPCS stands for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). This coding system uses codes for insurance billing to identify 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: As of January 1, 2026, HCPCS codes were updated 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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