HCPCS Code A6199

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
Code effective Jan 01, 2009

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A6199 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches or (Alginate drsg wound filler) for short. HCPCS A6199 has been effective since 01/01/2009 and applies to Surgical dressings or other medical supplies.

HCPCS Code Details - A6199

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A6199
Description

Long description:
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches

Short description:
Alginate drsg wound filler

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 A6196 · Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing

  • 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 A6203 · Composite dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing

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

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