Moderate compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, load resistance of 1.25 to 1.34 foot pounds at 50% maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
Code effective Jan 01, 2004
HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
A6451 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Moderate compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, load resistance of 1.25 to 1.34 foot pounds at 50% maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard or (Mod compres band w>=3"<5"/yd) for short. HCPCS A6451 has been effective since 01/01/2004 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 | A6451 |
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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 | C - Carrier judgment |
| 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, 2004 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2004 |
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