HCPCS code A6544 — Gc stocking garter belt.
Status: Changed.
Effective Apr 1, 2026.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
A6544
ChangedGc stocking garter belt
Gradient compression stocking, garter belt
Code A6544 has been revised by CMS.
No successor code has been identified. Consult the CMS HCPCS Update Summary for guidance.
Category:
Transportation & Supplies
Section:
A-codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies
Effective:
Apr 1, 2026
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
A
— Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of A6544 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 | 0 |
| Outpatient Hospital | 0 |
| 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.
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New Code 2026-Q2Gc stocking garter belt