A6248 HCPCS Level II Code: Hydrogel dressing, wound filler, gel, per fluid ounce
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, 2011
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 filler, gel, per fluid ounce is a HCPCS Level II code (A6248). CMS assigns coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Short description: Hydrogel drsg gel filler.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6248 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- 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
- A6246 — 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
- A6247 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- 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
- A6253 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6254 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing