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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6223

A6223 HCPCS Level II Code: Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing

A6223 is the authoritative medical code for Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS Level II A6223), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: Processed within HCPCS Level II standards. CMS regulatory guidelines apply.

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Special coverage instructions apply (CMS coverage code D)
  • Payment category: Surgical dressings (pricing indicator 35)
  • BETOS: D1A
  • Effective: January 1, 2009

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II release. Coverage codes indicate how Medicare treats the code, not whether a specific claim will be paid; payer policy and documentation still govern.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing is a HCPCS Level II code (A6223) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Gauze >16<=48 no w/sal w/o b.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6223 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • A6218 — Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6219 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6220 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6221 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6222 — Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6224 — Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6228 — Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6229 — Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6230 — Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6231 — Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing