HCPCS code A6545 — Grad com non-elastic bk surg.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2024.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
A6545
ActiveGrad com non-elastic bk surg
Gradient compression wrap, non-elastic, below knee, 30-50 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 A6545 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 | 2 |
| Outpatient Hospital | 2 |
| Practitioner Services | 0 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
Change History
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