HCPCS Code A6457

Tubular dressing with or without elastic, any width, per linear yard
Code effective Jan 01, 2006

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A6457 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Tubular dressing with or without elastic, any width, per linear yard or (Tubular dressing) for short. HCPCS A6457 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Surgical dressings or other medical supplies.

HCPCS Code Details - A6457

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A6457
Description

Long description:
Tubular dressing with or without elastic, any width, per linear yard

Short description:
Tubular dressing

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 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, 2006
Date added Added Jan 01, 2006

See also

  • HCPCS A6456 · Zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard

  • HCPCS A6460 · Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing

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

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