A6242 Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing

Short descriptor: Hydrogel drg <=16 in w/o bdr

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A6242 is the HCPCS Level II code for Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing (2026). It belongs to Section A — Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Special coverage instructions apply. Part B pricing methodology: Surgical dressings.

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Special coverage instructions apply (code D)
Part B Pricing
Surgical dressings (indicator 35)
Type of Service
Surgical dressings or other medical supplies
Effective Date
2009-01-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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