A4870 – Plumbing and/or electrical work for home hemodialysis equipment

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

Active code Special coverage instructions apply

HCPCS codeA4870
Long description
Plumbing and/or electrical work for home hemodialysis equipment
Short description
Plumb/elec wk hm hemo equip
Pricing indicator
00 Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)
Medicare coverage
D Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS category
P9B Dialysis services (Non-Medicare fee schedule)
Added
January 1, 1986
Last change
January 1, 2015 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code A4870?

A4870 is a HCPCS Level II code for plumbing and/or electrical work for home hemodialysis equipment.

Does Medicare cover A4870?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. 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.