Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
Code effective Jan 01, 2009
HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
A6229 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing or (Gauze >16<=48 sq in watr/sal) for short. HCPCS A6229 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 | A6229 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
35 - Surgical dressings (price subject to floors and ceilings)
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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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