HCPCS code A6531 — Compress stking bk30-40 surg. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2024. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

A6531

Active

Compress stking bk30-40 surg

Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each

Category: Transportation & Supplies
Section: A-codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies
Effective: Jan 1, 2024
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: A — Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of A6531 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.

Service Type Max Units / Day
DME Supplier 4
Outpatient Hospital 2
Practitioner Services 0

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2024-Q1
    Compress stking bk30-40 surg
  • Revised 2024-Q1
    Compression stocking bk30-40
    Compress stking bk30-40 surg