Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
Code effective Jan 01, 2009
HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
A6198 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing or (Alginate dressing > 48 sq in) for short. HCPCS A6198 has been effective since 01/01/2009 and applies to Surgical dressings or other medical supplies.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies |
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| HCPCS Code | A6198 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
46 - Carrier priced (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion, gap-filled amounts)
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| 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 |
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