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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