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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6255

A6255 HCPCS Level II Code: Specialty absorptive 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

Specialty absorptive 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 (A6255) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Absorpt drg >16<=48 in w/bdr.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6255 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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
  • A6256 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6257 — Transparent film, sterile, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
  • A6258 — Transparent film, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
  • A6259 — Transparent film, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
  • A6260 — Wound cleansers, any type, any size