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HCPCS Level II/A-Codes/A6461

A6461 HCPCS Level II Code: Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing

A6461 is the authoritative medical code for Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS Level II A6461), 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, 2019

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

Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing is a HCPCS Level II code (A6461) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Synthetic drsg >16<=48 sq in.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to A6461 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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
  • A6453 — Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width less than three 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