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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6403

A6403 HCPCS Level II Code: Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. 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
  • Effective: January 1, 2003

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, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing is a HCPCS Level II code (A6403) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Sterile gauze>16 <= 48 sq in.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6403 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • A6402 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6404 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
  • A6407 — Packing strips, non-impregnated, sterile, up to 2 inches in width, per linear yard
  • A6410 — Eye pad, sterile, each
  • A6411 — Eye pad, non-sterile, each
  • A6412 — Eye patch, occlusive, each
  • A6413 — Adhesive bandage, first-aid type, any size, each
  • A6441 — Padding bandage, non-elastic, non-woven/non-knitted, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
  • A6442 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width less than three inches, per yard
  • A6443 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard