2025 HCPCS code A4215
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Medical and Surgical Supplies - Injection and Infusion Supplies A Codes Feed
Sterile needle of any size, each.
Modifiers may be applicable to specify the circumstances of the needle's use (e.g., modifier KX for specific payer requirements).
Medical necessity is determined by the medical procedure for which the needle is used.The use of a sterile needle is generally considered medically necessary for safe and effective injections, fluid administration, and sample collection.
The provider uses the sterile needle to administer medication, instill fluids, or obtain samples.
In simple words: This code covers the cost of one sterile needle used for medical purposes, like giving injections or drawing fluids.
This code represents the use of a single sterile needle of any size.It is not specific to the needle's gauge, length, or intended use.
Example 1: A nurse uses a sterile needle to administer a flu vaccine to a patient., A physician uses a sterile needle to draw blood for laboratory testing., A home health nurse uses a sterile needle to inject insulin for a patient with diabetes.
Documentation should specify the size and type of needle used, the substance administered or withdrawn (if applicable), and the site of injection or withdrawal.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Various medical specialties use A4215, including but not limited to: nursing, physician assistants, physicians (various specialties), home health.
- Place of Service: "Office", "Home", "Inpatient Hospital", "On Campus-Outpatient Hospital", "Emergency Room - Hospital", "Ambulatory Surgical Center","Skilled Nursing Facility", "Nursing Facility", "Hospice", "Independent Clinic", "Federally Qualified Health Center", "Public Health Clinic", "Rural Health Clinic", "Other Place of Service".