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.

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HCPCS Level II A9272: Wound Suction, Disposable, Complete Kit

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

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 Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`11042`	Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (eg, open wound), first 20 sq cm or less	Surgical debridement commonly performed prior to application of wound suction to remove necrotic tissue and reduce bioburden.
`97597`	Debridement (eg, high-pressure waterjet, sharp selective debridement), open wound, first 20 sq cm	Selective or sharp debridement in wound care visits may precede disposable suction device placement.
`29581`	Application 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.
`97605`	Negative pressure wound therapy (e.g., vacuum-assisted drainage), total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 sq cm; initial day	CPT describing negative pressure wound therapy services and may be reported when applicable alongside device supply depending on payer rules.
`99070`	Supply of medical items or devices, non-covered items, and supplies billed to Medicare when not included in services	Occasionally used for billing of supplies when payer-specific guidance requires it for disposable components not covered under device HCPCS.

Related Modifiers

7 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
22	Modifier –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…
52	Modifier ‑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…
53	Modifier 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…
54	Modifier ‑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…
55	Modifier –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…
56	Modifier ‑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…
62	Modifier 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

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207P00000X	Emergency Medicine Physician	An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
163W00000X	Registered Nurse	(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive…
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
246ZC0007X	Surgical Assistant	A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant per…
246ZN0300X	Nephrology Specialist/Technologist	Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers · Specialist/Technologist, Other
246ZI1000X	Medical Illustrator	None
207WX0108X	Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) Physician	An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis and infectious disorders affecting the eye and i…
207SG0203X	Clinical Molecular Genetics Physician	A clinical molecular geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting molecular analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of …

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

19 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
A46	Erysipelas
B95.61	Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
E11.621	Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
I83.013	Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
I87.2	Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
L03.116	Cellulitis of left lower limb
L08.9	Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
L89.152	Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
L89.153	Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
L89.154	Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

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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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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

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`11042`	Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (eg, open wound), first 20 sq cm or less	Surgical debridement commonly performed prior to application of wound suction to remove necrotic tissue and reduce bioburden.
`97597`	Debridement (eg, high-pressure waterjet, sharp selective debridement), open wound, first 20 sq cm	Selective or sharp debridement in wound care visits may precede disposable suction device placement.
`29581`	Application 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.
`97605`	Negative pressure wound therapy (e.g., vacuum-assisted drainage), total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 sq cm; initial day	CPT describing negative pressure wound therapy services and may be reported when applicable alongside device supply depending on payer rules.
`99070`	Supply of medical items or devices, non-covered items, and supplies billed to Medicare when not included in services	Occasionally used for billing of supplies when payer-specific guidance requires it for disposable components not covered under device HCPCS.

Related Modifiers

7 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
22	Modifier –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…
52	Modifier ‑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…
53	Modifier 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…
54	Modifier ‑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…
55	Modifier –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…
56	Modifier ‑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…
62	Modifier 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

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207P00000X	Emergency Medicine Physician	An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
163W00000X	Registered Nurse	(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive…
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
246ZC0007X	Surgical Assistant	A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant per…
246ZN0300X	Nephrology Specialist/Technologist	Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers · Specialist/Technologist, Other
246ZI1000X	Medical Illustrator	None
207WX0108X	Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) Physician	An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis and infectious disorders affecting the eye and i…
207SG0203X	Clinical Molecular Genetics Physician	A clinical molecular geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting molecular analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of …

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

19 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
A46	Erysipelas
B95.61	Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
E11.621	Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
I83.013	Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
I87.2	Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
L03.116	Cellulitis of left lower limb
L08.9	Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
L89.152	Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
L89.153	Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
L89.154	Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

Showing 1–10 of 19

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

Showing 1–10 of 138

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 Level II A9272: Wound Suction, Disposable, Complete Kit

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

What does HCPCS A9272 represent and where is it typically used?

What clinical documentation and device-use details are expected when billing A9272?

Which CPT codes are commonly associated with use of the disposable wound suction device?

Which modifiers are relevant when reporting A9272 and when might they apply?

Which payers are referenced for A9272 and does the page provide reimbursement rates or detailed coverage policy?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

What does HCPCS A9272 represent and where is it typically used?

What clinical documentation and device-use details are expected when billing A9272?

Which CPT codes are commonly associated with use of the disposable wound suction device?

Which modifiers are relevant when reporting A9272 and when might they apply?

Which payers are referenced for A9272 and does the page provide reimbursement rates or detailed coverage policy?

References