A7043 – Vacuum drainage bottle and tubing for use with implanted catheter

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

Discontinued December 31, 2014 Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeA7043
Long description
Vacuum drainage bottle and tubing for use with implanted catheter
Short description
Vacuum drainagebottle/tubing
Pricing indicator
38 Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
D1F Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
Added
January 1, 2003
Last change
January 1, 2015 – No change
Termination date
December 31, 2014

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code A7043?

A7043 is a HCPCS Level II code for vacuum drainage bottle and tubing for use with implanted catheter. It was discontinued on December 31, 2014.

Does Medicare cover A7043?

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.