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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6453

A6453 HCPCS Level II Code: Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width less than three inches, per yard

A6453 is the authoritative medical code for Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width less than three inches, per yard. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width less than three inches, per yard (HCPCS Level II A6453), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: Processed within HCPCS Level II standards. CMS regulatory guidelines apply.

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Carrier judgment (CMS coverage code C)
  • Payment category: Surgical dressings (pricing indicator 35)
  • BETOS: D1A
  • Effective: January 1, 2004

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

Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width less than three inches, per yard is a HCPCS Level II code (A6453) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Self-adher band w <3"/yd.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6453 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • A6448 — Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width less than three inches, per yard
  • A6449 — Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
  • A6450 — Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to five inches, per yard
  • A6451 — Moderate compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, load resistance of 1.25 to 1.34 foot pounds at 50% maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
  • A6452 — High compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, load resistance greater than or equal to 1.35 foot pounds at 50% maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
  • A6454 — Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
  • A6455 — Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to five inches, per yard
  • A6456 — Zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
  • A6457 — Tubular dressing with or without elastic, any width, per linear yard
  • A6460 — Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing