Table of content for "Gauze <= 16 sq in water/sal" (HCPCS A6228)
General information on the “A6228” code
HCPCS Code: A6228
Long Description: Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
Short Description: Gauze <= 16 sq in water/sal
Original information is taken from A6228 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 46 – Carrier priced (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion, gap-filled amounts). Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Supplies And Surgical Dressings
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1A – Medical/surgical supplies
Type Of Service 1: S – Surgical dressings or other medical supplies (eff 04/95)
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19970101
Code Effective Date: 20090101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code