A4235 – Replacement battery, lithium, for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each

HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeA4235
Long description
Replacement battery, lithium, for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each
Short description
Lithium batt for glucose mon
Pricing indicator
32 DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
D1E Other DME
Added
January 1, 2006
Last change
January 1, 2016 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code A4235?

A4235 is a HCPCS Level II code for replacement battery, lithium, for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each.

Does Medicare cover A4235?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.

Nearby A codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.