A4638 – Replacement battery for patient-owned ear pulse generator, each
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA4638
- Long description
- Replacement battery for patient-owned ear pulse generator, each
- Short description
- Repl batt pulse gen sys
- Pricing indicator
32DME – inexpensive & routinely purchased- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1EOther DME- Added
- January 1, 2004
- Last change
- January 1, 2004 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A4638?
A4638 is a HCPCS Level II code for replacement battery for patient-owned ear pulse generator, each.
Does Medicare cover A4638?
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.