A6251 Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing

Short descriptor: Absorpt drg <=16 sq in w/o b

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A6251 is the HCPCS Level II code for Specialty absorptive 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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