A7048 – Vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each

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

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeA7048
Long description
Vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each
Short description
Vacuum drain bottle/tube kit
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, 2015
Last change
January 1, 2015 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code A7048?

A7048 is a HCPCS Level II code for vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each.

Does Medicare cover A7048?

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.