A4236 – Replacement battery, silver oxide, 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
HCPCS codeA4236
- Long description
- Replacement battery, silver oxide, for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each
- Short description
- Silvr oxide batt glucose mon
- Pricing indicator
32DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 2006
- Last change
- January 1, 2016 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A4236?
A4236 is a HCPCS Level II code for replacement battery, silver oxide, for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each.
Does Medicare cover A4236?
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.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.