Summary & Overview
HCPCS Level II A4208: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 3 cc, Each
HCPCS Level II code A4208 denotes a sterile 3 cc syringe with attached needle supplied for single-use injection procedures. Nationally, this code matters because syringes are foundational to ambulatory and inpatient medication administration, immunization delivery, and various point-of-care procedures. Accurate coding affects supply-cost tracking, billing of ancillary supplies, and inventory management across care settings.
Key payers in the analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of what A4208 represents, its typical clinical uses, and where it is commonly administered. The publication outlines benchmarking context for supply billing, notes typical service lines and sites of care, and flags where policy updates or payer rules can impact coverage and billing workflows.
The content provides practical coding context for revenue-cycle staff, clinicians, and administrators seeking clarity on use of HCPCS Level II code A4208, plus guidance on where to look for payer-specific billing rules. Data not available in the input.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code A4208 describes a sterile syringe with needle, 3 cc, each. This item is a single-use medical supply intended for administration of injectable medications or vaccines.
Service Type: Supply — Injectable administration accessory
Typical Site of Service: Clinics, physician offices, hospitals, outpatient infusion centers, and other ambulatory care settings where injections or vaccinations are administered
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Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A typical patient is an adult or pediatric outpatient presenting for an injection or medication administration that requires a sterile 3 cc syringe with attached needle. Common settings include ambulatory clinics, infusion centers, primary care offices, urgent care centers, school-based health services, and home health visits where a clinician or qualified practitioner prepares and administers subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intradermal medications or vaccines. The workflow includes medication order verification, aseptic preparation of the medication, drawing the prescribed volume into a sterile 3 cc syringe with needle (A4208), patient identification and consent, site selection and skin antisepsis, administration of the injection, disposal of sharps in an approved container, and documentation of medication, dose, lot number, route, site, and the device used in the medical record. Typical scenarios include vaccine administration, antibiotic or analgesic injections, insulin or biologic injections when a non-dedicated syringe is used by a clinician, tuberculin testing, and point-of-care procedures requiring precise small-volume aspiration and injection.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
00 | No modifier |