Summary & Overview
HCPCS A7002: Tubing for Suction Pump, Each
HCPCS Level II code A7002 designates tubing intended for use with suction pumps. This code covers the standalone tubing component supplied for suction systems used to remove fluids and secretions from patients. Nationally, the code matters because suction supplies are ubiquitous across acute care, long-term care, and home health settings, and consistent coding supports accurate supply billing, inventory management, and claims adjudication.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the clinical context for A7002, where the supply is typically used, and what types of services generate claims that include this code. The publication summarizes common billing practices and outlines which settings most frequently report the code. It also identifies which benchmarks and policy areas affect supply coding and payment recognition.
This briefing provides practical reference material for revenue cycle, coding, and materials management professionals: an overview of the code’s purpose, typical sites of service, payer relevance, and where to look for further policy and payment guidance. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code A7002 describes tubing used with a suction pump, each. This item is a disposable or reusable tubing assembly designed to connect suction pumps to collection canisters or patient interfaces for removal of fluids or secretions.
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Service type: Medical supply for suctioning assistance
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Typical site of service: Hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, emergency departments, long-term care facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, and home health where suction pumps are used
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A typical patient is an adult admitted to an acute care hospital or seen in a skilled nursing facility who requires a suction device to clear airway secretions due to impaired cough, decreased consciousness, or postoperative respiratory compromise. The clinician (respiratory therapist or nurse) selects and attaches single-use suction tubing (A7002) to a wall or portable suction pump before performing oropharyngeal or tracheal suctioning. The workflow includes verifying order and indication (e.g., secretion management), preparing sterile or clean supplies per facility policy, connecting the tubing to the suction canister and sterile catheter set, performing suctioning while monitoring patient oxygenation and vital signs, and discarding the tubing after use per infection control protocols. Typical sites of service include acute care hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient clinics that provide airway suctioning services.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
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00 | No modifier | Default when no modifier applies to the item |
62 | Two surgeons |