Table of content for "Compress stking bk30-40 surg" (HCPCS A6531)
General information on the “A6531” code
HCPCS Code: A6531
Long Description: Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each
Short Description: Compress stking bk30-40 surg
Original information is taken from A6531 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 35 – Surgical dressings (price subject to floors and ceilings). 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
Processing Note Number: 0072
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1A – Medical/surgical supplies
Type Of Service 1: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Type Of Service 2: S – Surgical dressings or other medical supplies (eff 04/95)
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20060101
Code Effective Date: 20240101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code