Billing for TENS Unit Supplies

Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC)

Effective September 25, 2016, TENs Unit Supplies are no longer billable as individual services and must be billed under HCPCS code A4595 (Electrical stimulator supplies, 2 leads, per month). This allowance includes: electrodes (any type), conductive paste or gel, tape or other adhesive, adhesive remover, skin preparation materials, and batteries (9 volt or AA, single use or rechargeable), and a battery charger (if rechargeable batteries are used).

If 2 leads are medically necessary, a maximum of only one unit will be allowed per month for Procedure Code A4595. If 4 leads are medically necessary, a maximum of two units will be allowed per month.

The following HCPCs codes are no longer covered as separately billable services; A4365, A4450, A4452, A4455 A4456, A4558, A4630, A5120, A5126, and A6250. All TENs unit supplies must be billed using HCPCS Procedure Code "A4595."

November 2, 2016