Table of content for "Handgrip for cane etc" (HCPCS A4636)
General information on the “A4636” code
HCPCS Code: A4636
Long Description: Replacement, handgrip, cane, crutch, or walker, each
Short Description: Handgrip for cane etc
Original information is taken from A4636 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 32 – Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings). Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Supplies And Surgical Dressings
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1: 60-9
Coverage
Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1E – Other DME
Type Of Service 1: A – Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Type Of Service 2: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Type Of Service 3: R – Rental of DME
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19910101
Code Effective Date: 19960101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code