Mr. Rodgers suffered with fecal incontinence and was given an incontinence diaper while in the hospital for 3 days, using 3 diapers per day. What code is reported for the use of the incontinence diaper for the hospital stay?

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A4520 is the HCPCS code for incontinence garment, any type (e.g., brief, diaper), each. Since Mr. Rodgers used 3 diapers per day for 3 days, the total is 9 diapers. Therefore, A4520 should be reported with a quantity of 9 (A4520x9).

Mr Rodgers Suffered with Fecal Incontinence and Was Given an Incontinence