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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6238

A6238 HCPCS Level II Code: Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size 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
  • 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

Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing is a HCPCS Level II code (A6238) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Hydrocolld drg >16<=48 w/bdr.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6238 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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
  • A6235 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6236 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6237 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6239 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6240 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, paste, sterile, per ounce
  • A6241 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram
  • A6242 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6243 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing