HCPCS Code A6196

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
Code effective Jan 01, 2009

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A6196 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing or (Alginate dressing <=16 sq in) for short. HCPCS A6196 has been effective since 01/01/2009 and applies to Surgical dressings or other medical supplies.

HCPCS Code Details - A6196

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A6196
Description

Long description:
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing

Short description:
Alginate dressing <=16 sq in

HCPCS Pricing indicator 35 - Surgical dressings (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code D1A - Medical/surgical supplies
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service S - Surgical dressings or other medical supplies
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2009
Date added Added Jan 01, 1997

See also

  • HCPCS A6154 · Wound pouch, each

  • HCPCS A6197 · Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing

  • HCPCS A6198 · Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing

  • HCPCS A6199 · Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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