2025 HCPCS code A4213
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Medical and Surgical Supplies - Medical and Surgical Supplies Injection and Infusion Supplies Feed
Sterile syringe, 20 cc or greater, each.
Medical necessity is established by the clinical need for the administration of medication or solution, or for wound irrigation.
The provider uses a sterile syringe, size 20 cc or greater, for IV or intra-arterial administration of medication, or for wound irrigation. The syringe size depends on the amount of fluid administered or the wound size.
In simple words: This code covers the use of a large, sterile syringe (20 cc or bigger) for giving medications intravenously or into an artery, or for cleaning a wound.
Report the use of a sterile syringe, with a size of 20 cubic centimeters or greater, for administration of medications either by intravenous (IV) or intraarterial route. This code can also be used for wound irrigation or cleansing.
Example 1: A patient receives intravenous antibiotics through a 20 cc sterile syringe., A physician irrigates a large surgical wound using a 30 cc sterile syringe., A patient requires intra-arterial administration of a contrast agent via a 20 cc sterile syringe.
Documentation should include the size of the syringe used, the route of administration (IV or IA), the type of medication or solution administered (if applicable), and the clinical indication for the use of the syringe.
- Specialties:Various medical specialties may utilize this code, including but not limited to: surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and cardiology.
- Place of Service:This code can be used across various places of service, including "Inpatient Hospital", "On Campus-Outpatient Hospital", "Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital", "Ambulatory Surgical Center", "Office", "Home", and others, depending on the clinical scenario.