HCPCS Code A6251

Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
Code effective Jan 01, 2009

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A6251 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing or (Absorpt drg <=16 sq in w/o b) for short. HCPCS A6251 has been effective since 01/01/2009 and applies to Surgical dressings or other medical supplies.

HCPCS Code Details - A6251
HCPCS Level II Code Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code	`A6251`
Description	Long description: Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing Short description: Absorpt drg <=16 sq in w/o b
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

HCPCS A6250 · Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size
HCPCS A6252 · Specialty absorptive 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 A6253 · Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
HCPCS A6254 · Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
HCPCS A6255 · Specialty absorptive 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
HCPCS A6256 · Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing

¹ Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

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

HCPCS Level II codes and descriptors are approved and maintained jointly by the alpha-numeric editorial panel (consisting of CMS, the Health Insurance Association of America, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association). — Updated 6/23/2026

HCPCS Code A6251

HCPCS Code Details - A6251

See also

HCPCS A6250 · Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size

HCPCS A6252 · Specialty absorptive 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 A6253 · Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing

HCPCS A6254 · Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing

HCPCS A6255 · Specialty absorptive 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

HCPCS A6256 · Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing