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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6246

A6246 HCPCS Level II Code: Hydrogel 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 — 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

Hydrogel 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 (A6246). CMS assigns coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Short description: Hydrogel drg >16<=48 in w/b.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6246 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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
  • A6244 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6245 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6247 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6248 — Hydrogel dressing, wound filler, gel, per fluid ounce
  • A6250 — Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size
  • A6251 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6252 — Specialty absorptive 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