A6232 HCPCS - GAUZE, IMPREGNATED, HYDROGEL, FOR DIRECT WOUND CONTACT, STERILE, PAD SIZE GREATER THAN 16 SQ. IN., BUT LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 48 SQ. IN., EACH DRESSING

Code Information

HCPCS Code: A6232

Sequence Number: 0010

Short Description: Hydrogel dsg>16<=48 sq in

Long Description: Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, sterile, pad size greater than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing

Code Added Date: 1/1/2001

Action Code: N - No maintenance for this code

Action Effective Date: 1/1/2009

Classification: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental

Coding System: HCPCS

Code Type

Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code: D1A - Medical/surgical supplies
Type Of Service Code:
  • S - Surgical dressings or other medical supplies (eff 04/95)

Billing Information

Pricing Indicator Code:
  • 35 - Surgical dressings (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code: A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number:
    N/A
    Medicare Carriers Manual Reference Section Number:
    • 2079
    Coverage Code: D - Special coverage instructions apply

    HCPCS Record

    Field Name Field Value
    Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Code A6232
    HCPCS Sequence Number 0010
    HCPCS Record Identification Code 3 - First line of procedure record also contains detail information in positions 92-275
    HCPCS Long Description Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, sterile, pad size greater than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
    HCPCS Short Description Hydrogel dsg>16<=48 sq in
    HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 1 35 - Surgical dressings (price subject to floors and ceilings)
    HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
    HCPCS Medicare Carriers Manual Reference Section Number 1 2079
    HCPCS Coverage Code D - Special coverage instructions apply
    HCPCS Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code D1A - Medical/surgical supplies
    HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1 S - Surgical dressings or other medical supplies (eff 04/95)
    HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity 0
    HCPCS Code Added Date 1/1/2001
    HCPCS Action Effective Date 1/1/2009
    HCPCS Action Code N - No maintenance for this code

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