2025 HCPCS code A4247
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Medical and Surgical Supplies - Other Supplies Including Diabetes Supplies and Contraceptives Medical and Surgical Supplies Feed
Betadine® or iodine swabs/wipes, per box.
Modifier AX is applicable when used with dialysis.
Medical necessity is determined by the underlying procedure for which the skin disinfection is required (e.g., medically necessary blood glucose monitoring due to diabetes).
Used by healthcare providers for skin disinfection prior to procedures like blood glucose monitoring.
In simple words: Betadine or iodine wipes used to clean the skin before a medical test, like checking blood sugar.One box of wipes.
Betadine® or iodine swabs or wipes used to clean the patient’s skin before a procedure such as blood glucose monitoring.These antiseptic wipes help obtain a clean sample and prevent skin infections. This code represents one box of Betadine® or iodine swabs/wipes.
Example 1: A patient with diabetes needs their blood glucose levels checked. The provider uses a Betadine swab to clean the fingertip before pricking it for the sample., Before administering an injection, a nurse uses an iodine wipe to disinfect the injection site., Prior to a minor surgical procedure, the surgical technician uses Betadine wipes to prepare a larger area of skin.
Documentation should support the medical necessity for the procedure requiring skin disinfection, such as blood glucose monitoring, injection, or minor surgery.
** This item is generally non-covered since it is not always considered necessary for the proper functioning of devices like blood glucose monitors. Some payers may cover the supplies when used with blood glucose monitors if specific coverage criteria are met.
- Payment Status: Generally non-covered, but check payer policies
- Specialties:General practice, endocrinology, nursing, surgery, dialysis
- Place of Service:Office, Home, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Nursing Facility, and other places of service where such procedures are performed.