HCPCS Code A6238

Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
Code effective Jan 01, 2009

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A6238 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing or (Hydrocolld drg >16<=48 w/bdr) for short. HCPCS A6238 has been effective since 01/01/2009 and applies to Surgical dressings or other medical supplies.

HCPCS Code Details - A6238

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A6238
Description

Long description:
Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing

Short description:
Hydrocolld drg >16<=48 w/bdr

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 A6234 · Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing

  • HCPCS A6235 · Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing

  • HCPCS A6236 · Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing

  • HCPCS A6237 · Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing

  • HCPCS A6239 · Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing

  • HCPCS A6240 · Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, paste, sterile, per ounce

  • HCPCS A6241 · Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram

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