2025 HCPCS code A4245
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Other Supplies Including Diabetes Supplies and Contraceptives - Medical and Surgical Supplies A Codes Feed
Alcohol wipes, per box
Modifier AX may be applicable.
Generally non-covered unless required for the proper functioning of a covered device or procedure. Some payers may cover for use with blood glucose monitors if the patient's condition meets coverage criteria.
Used by healthcare providers to ensure a clean skin surface before procedures like blood glucose monitoring, preventing skin infections.
In simple words: A box of alcohol wipes used to clean the skin before checking blood sugar or performing other medical tests.
Alcohol wipes used to cleanse the patient's skin prior to blood glucose monitoring or other tests requiring a clean skin surface.This represents a full box of wipes.
Example 1: A patient with diabetes needs to check their blood sugar at home. They use an alcohol wipe to clean their fingertip before pricking it for a blood sample., A nurse in a clinic uses an alcohol wipe to clean a patient's arm before drawing blood for a lab test., A physician uses an alcohol wipe to clean a patient's skin before administering an injection.
Documentation should support the medical necessity of the procedure requiring the use of the alcohol wipes, such as blood glucose monitoring or other tests or procedures.
- Payment Status: Sometimes covered