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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6229

A6229 HCPCS Level II Code: 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

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Special coverage instructions apply (CMS coverage code D)
  • Payment category: Surgical dressings (pricing indicator 35)
  • BETOS: D1A — Medical/surgical supplies
  • Last CMS action 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, 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 is a HCPCS Level II code (A6229). CMS assigns coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Short description: Gauze >16<=48 sq in watr/sal.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6229 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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
  • A6223 — 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A6232 — Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, sterile, pad size greater than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
  • A6233 — Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
  • A6234 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing