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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6591

A6591 HCPCS Level II Code: External urinary catheter; non-disposable, for use with suction pump, per month

A6591 is the authoritative medical code for External urinary catheter; non-disposable, for use with suction pump, per month. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for external urinary catheter; non-disposable, for use with suction pump, per month (HCPCS Level II A6591), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: Processed within HCPCS Level II standards. CMS regulatory guidelines apply.

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Carrier judgment (CMS coverage code C)
  • Payment category: DME supplies (pricing indicator 34)
  • BETOS: D1E
  • Effective: April 1, 2023

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II release. Coverage codes indicate how Medicare treats the code, not whether a specific claim will be paid; payer policy and documentation still govern.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

External urinary catheter; non-disposable, for use with suction pump, per month is a HCPCS Level II code (A6591) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Urinary cath suc pump.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6591 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • A6586 — Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, full leg, each
  • A6587 — Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, foot, each
  • A6588 — Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each
  • A6589 — Gradient pressure wrap with adjustable straps, bra, each
  • A6590 — External urinary catheters; disposable, with wicking material, for use with suction pump, per month
  • A6593 — Accessory for gradient compression garment or wrap with adjustable straps, not-otherwise specified
  • A6594 — Gradient compression bandaging supply, bandage liner, lower extremity, any size or length, each
  • A6595 — Gradient compression bandaging supply, bandage liner, upper extremity, any size or length, each
  • A6596 — Gradient compression bandaging supply, conforming gauze, per linear yard, any width, each
  • A6597 — Gradient compression bandage roll, elastic long stretch, linear yard, any width, each