HCPCS code A6538 — Gc stocking full lngth 40+. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2024. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

A6538

Active

Gc stocking full lngth 40+

Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 40 mmhg or greater, 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 A6538 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 6

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
    Gc stocking full lngth 40+
  • Revised 2024-Q1
    Gc stocking full lngth 40-50
    Gc stocking full lngth 40+