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    OpenPayerBilling CodesAdministrative, Miscellaneous and InvestigationalHCPCS hcpcs-a9272-disposable-wound-suction-device-kit
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    HCPCS Level II A9272: Wound Suction, Disposable, Complete Kit

    HCPCS Level II code A9272 describes a single-use wound suction device that is disposable and delivered with the dressing and all accessories and components; this item is used for negative pressure wound therapy or localized suction of exudate and is typically supplied for home health or outpatient wound care settings where a disposable, all-in-one suction dressing is required.

    For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Hospital Beds Corporate Medical Policy, Patient Lifts, Home Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) Devices for Respiratory Insufficiency and Failure.

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    Clinical Context

    A typical patient is an adult with a complex, non-healing surgical or traumatic wound requiring negative pressure wound therapy delivered via a single-use, disposable suction device. The patient presents to an outpatient wound clinic, home health visit, or emergency department for assessment after failing standard dressing changes. The clinician (wound care nurse or physician) evaluates wound size, depth, exudate, and surrounding skin, selects an appropriate disposable wound suction system described by A9272, applies the included dressing and components, and activates therapy. Dressing change and device replacement occur per manufacturer instructions (commonly every 48–72 hours or sooner for heavy exudate or infection). Documentation includes wound measurements, exudate character, pain level, reason for suction therapy, device model/lot, start date, and plan for duration. Typical sites of service are outpatient wound clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health visits, hospital inpatient units, and emergency departments. Typical patient scenarios include postoperative dehisced wounds, pressure ulcers with heavy exudate, diabetic foot ulcers with copious drainage, or traumatic soft-tissue defects where temporary disposable suction is indicated.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    11042Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (eg, open wound), first 20 sq cm or lessSurgical debridement commonly performed prior to application of wound suction to remove necrotic tissue and reduce bioburden.
    97597Debridement (eg, high-pressure waterjet, sharp selective debridement), open wound, first 20 sq cmSelective or sharp debridement in wound care visits may precede disposable suction device placement.
    29581Application of multi-layer compression system (e.g., for venous ulcers)Compression therapy may be used in combination with or following suction therapy for venous insufficiency wounds when appropriate.
    97605Negative pressure wound therapy (e.g., vacuum-assisted drainage), total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 sq cm; initial dayCPT describing negative pressure wound therapy services and may be reported when applicable alongside device supply depending on payer rules.
    99070Supply of medical items or devices, non-covered items, and supplies billed to Medicare when not included in servicesOccasionally used for billing of supplies when payer-specific guidance requires it for disposable components not covered under device HCPCS.

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    22Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
    52Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
    53Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
    54Modifier ‑54 (“Surgical care only”) is appended to a CPT surgical procedure when the reporting surgeon performs the intraoperative (surgical) component but does not furnish the preoperative and/or…- Use modifier -54 when the reporting surgeon provided only the intraoperative (surgical) component of a procedure and preoperative and/or postoperative management has been or will be provided by…
    55Modifier –55 indicates the billing provider furnished only postoperative management for a procedure that has a global surgical period. According to AAPC, this modifier is appended to the same CPT…- Use modifier -55 when billing the same CPT surgical code that has a 10- or 90-day global period and you, as a provider other than the original surgeon, furnished ONLY postoperative management (no…
    56Modifier ‑56 indicates the reporting provider furnished only the preoperative management for a surgical procedure and did not perform the intraoperative or postoperative care. It is used in…- Use Modifier -56 when a provider performs only the preoperative management in a split‑care situation (one physician manages preop care while a different physician performs the intraoperative…
    62Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

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    Taxonomy Code
    207P00000X
    163W00000X
    207L00000X
    246ZC0007X
    246ZN0300X
    246ZI1000X
    207WX0108X
    207SG0203X

    Related ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    A46Erysipelas
    B95.61Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
    E11.621Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    I83.013Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
    I87.2Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
    L03.116Cellulitis of left lower limb
    L08.9Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
    L89.152Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
    L89.153Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
    L89.154Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

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    Related Payer Policy Updates

    Specialty: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)1 / 3

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    PolicyPayerEffective Date
    Hospital Beds Corporate Medical Policybcbsvermont2027-01-01
    Patient Liftsuniverahealthcare2026-11-16
    Home Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) Devices for Respiratory Insufficiency and Failureexcellus_health_plan_inc2026-10-15
    Positive Airway Pressure Devices for Pulmonary Disorders Continued RentalCareSource Georgia2026-10-01
    Bone Growth StimulatorsProvidence Health Plan2026-10-01
    Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medical Necessity and CoverageMass General Brigham Health Plan2026-10-01
    Speech Generating DevicesMass General Brigham Health Plan2026-10-01
    Interferential Stimulation Devices (for home use)Moda Health2026-10-01
    Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Tumor Treating Fields (Alternating Electric Field Therapy) Medical GuidelineWPS Health Insurance2026-10-01
    Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Bone Growth Stimulators Medical GuidelineWPS Health Insurance2026-10-01

    Related Codes

    HCPCS-A9150-NON-PRESCRIPTION-DRUGS

    HCPCS Level II A9150: Non-prescription Drugs

    HCPCS-A9152-SINGLE-ORAL-VITAMIN-MINERAL-DOSE

    HCPCS A9152: Single Oral Vitamin/Mineral/Trace Element

    HCPCS-A9153-MULTIVITAMIN-ORAL-PER-DOSE

    HCPCS A9153: Multiple Vitamins, Oral, Per Dose

    HCPCS-A9154-ARTIFICIAL-SALIVA-1ML

    HCPCS Level II A9154: Artificial saliva, 1 ml

    HCPCS-A9155-ARTIFICIAL-SALIVA-30ML

    HCPCS Level II A9155: Artificial Saliva, 30 mL

    HCPCS-A9156-ORAL-MUCOADHESIVE-PER-1ML

    HCPCS Level II A9156: Oral Mucoadhesive, Per 1 ml

    HCPCS-A9180-PEDICULOSIS-TOPICAL-TREATMENT-PATIENT-ADMINISTRATION

    HCPCS Level II A9180: Pediculosis Topical Treatment for Patient/Caretaker

    HCPCS-A9268-PROGRAMMER-TRANSIENT-INGESTED-CAPSULE

    HCPCS Level II A9268: Programmer for Transient Orally Ingested Capsule

    HCPCS-A9269-PROGRAMMABLE-TRANSIENT-ORAL-CAPSULE

    HCPCS Level II A9269: Programmable Orally Ingested Capsule, Per Month

    HCPCS-A9270-NON-COVERED-ITEM-OR-SERVICE

    HCPCS A9270: Non-covered Item or Service

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    1. 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. 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. 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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