HCPCS A4296: Intermittent Urinary Catheter, Coude Tip, Hydrophilic

HCPCS Level II code A4296 describes an intermittent urinary catheter with a coude (curved) tip and hydrophilic coating, intended for single-use insertion to facilitate bladder drainage; service type: intermittent urinary catheterization supply; typical site of service: outpatient, home, or other non-acute care settings where catheterization is performed. Data not available in the input.

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HCPCS A4296: Intermittent Urinary Catheter, Coude Tip, Hydrophilic

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A typical patient is an adult with neurogenic bladder or chronic urinary retention who performs intermittent self-catheterization or requires intermittent catheterization in a clinic or skilled nursing facility. The clinician (urologist, nurse practitioner, or trained nurse) evaluates the patient for catheter type and fit, selects a coude (curved) tip hydrophilic-coated intermittent urinary catheter (A4296) for ease of negotiating a difficult urethral passage (e.g., enlarged prostate, urethral stricture, or altered anatomy), and provides product education on insertion technique, lubrication activation (for hydrophilic coating), single-use disposal, and infection prevention.

Typical workflow:

Patient assessment and indication confirmation by provider (history of retention, post-void residuals, recurrent urinary tract infection related to retention).
Selection and provision of the intermittent catheter A4296 at bedside, in clinic, or via durable medical equipment dispensing.
Nurse or clinician demonstrates and supervises first catheterization if needed, documents lot number and quantity dispensed, provides wound/urogenic bladder care instructions, and schedules follow-up for supply needs and reassessment.
Documentation includes diagnosis supporting need for intermittent catheterization, catheter product code A4296, quantity, and patient education provided.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`51701`	Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (e.g., Foley)	Performed if intermittent catheterization is unsuccessful and an indwelling catheter is required.

51702 | Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (e.g., sphincterotomy, suprapubic) | Used for more complex catheter insertions when anatomy or prior surgery complicates placement.

51798 | Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging | Used to assess effectiveness of intermittent catheterization and need for ongoing supplies.

51720 | Bladder catheterization, single or intermittent; simple (separate procedure) | Billed when catheterization is performed as a distinct, billable clinician service in the office or facility.

99070 | Supplies and materials (e.g., catheterization supplies) used in the office; not for DMEPOS | Used to bill minor supply costs in the office when payer allows alongside product provision.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
59	Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…	- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
76	Modifier -76, Repeat Procedure or Service by Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional, is appended when the same provider performs an identical, medically necessary procedure or…	- Use modifier -76 when the same physician or other qualified health care professional performs an identical procedure or service a second (or subsequent) time on the same date of service and the…
77	Modifier 77 indicates that a previously performed procedure or service was legitimately repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional. The AMA’s CPT definition…	- Use modifier 77 when a basic procedure or service already performed is repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional (for example, a second provider independently…
92	Modifier 92 (Alternative Laboratory Platform Testing) is used when laboratory tests are performed with single‑use, disposable, portable kits or transportable instruments. The AMA defines it for tests…	- Use modifier 92 when a laboratory test is performed using a single‑use, disposable analytical device or kit (an alternative laboratory platform) that is portable and may be taken to or near the…
24	Modifier 24 denotes an unrelated evaluation and management (E/M) service performed by the same physician or qualified healthcare professional during a postoperative global period. Per CPT guidance,…	- Use modifier 24 when you report an evaluation and management (E/M) service performed by the same physician or same-specialty group during a procedure’s postoperative global period that is unrelated…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
363A00000X	Physician Assistant	A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and…
367500000X	Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, prov…
367A00000X	Advanced Practice Midwife	Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproduc…
251S00000X	Community/Behavioral Health Agency	A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intell…
2080P0203X	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician	A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the criti…
344600000X	Taxi	A land commercial vehicle used for the transporting of persons in non-emergency situations. The vehicle meets local, county or state regulations set f…
246ZB0302X	Biomedical Photographer	None
2084A2900X	Neurocritical Care Physician	The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like othe…

Related Codes

HCPCS-A4206-STERILE-SYRINGE-1CC-NEEDLE

HCPCS A4206: Syringe with Needle, 1 cc or Less, Sterile

HCPCS-A4207-STERILE-2CC-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE

HCPCS Level II A4207: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 2 cc

HCPCS-A4208-STERILE-3CC-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE

HCPCS Level II A4208: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 3 cc

HCPCS-A4209-STERILE-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE-5CC-OR-GREATER

HCPCS Level II A4209: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 5 cc or Greater

HCPCS-A4210-NEEDLE-FREE-INJECTION-DEVICE

HCPCS Level II A4210: Needle-free Injection Device, Each

HCPCS-A4211-SUPPLIES-SELF-ADMINISTERED-INJECTIONS

HCPCS Level II A4211: Supplies for Self-Administered Injections

HCPCS-A4212-NON-CORING-NEEDLE-STYLET-CATHETER-ACCESS-SUPPLY

HCPCS Level II A4212: Non-coring Needle or Stylet with/without Catheter

HCPCS-A4213-STERILE-SYRINGE-20CC-OR-GREATER

HCPCS Level II A4213: Syringe, Sterile, 20 cc or Greater, Each

HCPCS-A4215-STERILE-NEEDLE-SINGLE-EACH

HCPCS Level II A4215: Needle, Sterile, Any Size

HCPCS-A4216-STERILE-DILUENT-FLUSH-10ML

HCPCS Level II A4216: Sterile Diluent/Flush, 10 ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Typical workflow:

Patient assessment and indication confirmation by provider (history of retention, post-void residuals, recurrent urinary tract infection related to retention).
Selection and provision of the intermittent catheter A4296 at bedside, in clinic, or via durable medical equipment dispensing.
Nurse or clinician demonstrates and supervises first catheterization if needed, documents lot number and quantity dispensed, provides wound/urogenic bladder care instructions, and schedules follow-up for supply needs and reassessment.
Documentation includes diagnosis supporting need for intermittent catheterization, catheter product code A4296, quantity, and patient education provided.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`51701`	Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (e.g., Foley)	Performed if intermittent catheterization is unsuccessful and an indwelling catheter is required.

51798 | Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging | Used to assess effectiveness of intermittent catheterization and need for ongoing supplies.

51720 | Bladder catheterization, single or intermittent; simple (separate procedure) | Billed when catheterization is performed as a distinct, billable clinician service in the office or facility.

99070 | Supplies and materials (e.g., catheterization supplies) used in the office; not for DMEPOS | Used to bill minor supply costs in the office when payer allows alongside product provision.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
59	Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…	- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
76	Modifier -76, Repeat Procedure or Service by Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional, is appended when the same provider performs an identical, medically necessary procedure or…	- Use modifier -76 when the same physician or other qualified health care professional performs an identical procedure or service a second (or subsequent) time on the same date of service and the…
77	Modifier 77 indicates that a previously performed procedure or service was legitimately repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional. The AMA’s CPT definition…	- Use modifier 77 when a basic procedure or service already performed is repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional (for example, a second provider independently…
92	Modifier 92 (Alternative Laboratory Platform Testing) is used when laboratory tests are performed with single‑use, disposable, portable kits or transportable instruments. The AMA defines it for tests…	- Use modifier 92 when a laboratory test is performed using a single‑use, disposable analytical device or kit (an alternative laboratory platform) that is portable and may be taken to or near the…
24	Modifier 24 denotes an unrelated evaluation and management (E/M) service performed by the same physician or qualified healthcare professional during a postoperative global period. Per CPT guidance,…	- Use modifier 24 when you report an evaluation and management (E/M) service performed by the same physician or same-specialty group during a procedure’s postoperative global period that is unrelated…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
363A00000X	Physician Assistant	A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and…
367500000X	Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, prov…
367A00000X	Advanced Practice Midwife	Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproduc…
251S00000X	Community/Behavioral Health Agency	A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intell…
2080P0203X	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician	A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the criti…
344600000X	Taxi	A land commercial vehicle used for the transporting of persons in non-emergency situations. The vehicle meets local, county or state regulations set f…
246ZB0302X	Biomedical Photographer	None
2084A2900X	Neurocritical Care Physician	The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like othe…

Related Codes

HCPCS-A4206-STERILE-SYRINGE-1CC-NEEDLE

HCPCS A4206: Syringe with Needle, 1 cc or Less, Sterile

HCPCS-A4207-STERILE-2CC-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE

HCPCS Level II A4207: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 2 cc

HCPCS-A4208-STERILE-3CC-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE

HCPCS Level II A4208: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 3 cc

HCPCS-A4209-STERILE-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE-5CC-OR-GREATER

HCPCS Level II A4209: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 5 cc or Greater

HCPCS-A4210-NEEDLE-FREE-INJECTION-DEVICE

HCPCS Level II A4210: Needle-free Injection Device, Each

HCPCS-A4211-SUPPLIES-SELF-ADMINISTERED-INJECTIONS

HCPCS Level II A4211: Supplies for Self-Administered Injections

HCPCS-A4212-NON-CORING-NEEDLE-STYLET-CATHETER-ACCESS-SUPPLY

HCPCS Level II A4212: Non-coring Needle or Stylet with/without Catheter

HCPCS-A4213-STERILE-SYRINGE-20CC-OR-GREATER

HCPCS Level II A4213: Syringe, Sterile, 20 cc or Greater, Each

HCPCS-A4215-STERILE-NEEDLE-SINGLE-EACH

HCPCS Level II A4215: Needle, Sterile, Any Size

HCPCS-A4216-STERILE-DILUENT-FLUSH-10ML

HCPCS Level II A4216: Sterile Diluent/Flush, 10 ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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HCPCS A4296: Intermittent Urinary Catheter, Coude Tip, Hydrophilic

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What product does HCPCS code A4296 represent and where is it typically used?

Which patients or clinical situations commonly use a coude hydrophilic intermittent catheter (A4296)?

What documentation elements are highlighted for supplying A4296 to a patient?

Which CPT codes are related to procedures performed with or instead of intermittent catheter A4296?

What diagnoses are cited as clinically relevant to justify the use of A4296?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What product does HCPCS code A4296 represent and where is it typically used?

Which patients or clinical situations commonly use a coude hydrophilic intermittent catheter (A4296)?

What documentation elements are highlighted for supplying A4296 to a patient?

Which CPT codes are related to procedures performed with or instead of intermittent catheter A4296?

What diagnoses are cited as clinically relevant to justify the use of A4296?

References