A6198 – Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6198
- Long description
- Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
- Short description
- Alginate dressing > 48 sq in
- Pricing indicator
46Priced by carrier (not otherwise classified / individual determination)- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1AMedical/surgical supplies- Added
- January 1, 1997
- Last change
- January 1, 2009 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A6198?
A6198 is a HCPCS Level II code for alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing.
Does Medicare cover A6198?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby A codes
- A6021 – Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each
- A6022 – Collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each
- A6023 – Collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 48 sq. in., each
- A6024 – Collagen dressing wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
- A6025 – Gel sheet for dermal or epidermal application, (e.g., silicone, hydrogel, other), each
- A6154 – Wound pouch, each
- A6196 – Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
- A6197 – Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6199 – Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
- A6203 – Composite dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6204 – Composite dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6205 – Composite dressing, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6206 – Contact layer, sterile, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
- A6207 – Contact layer, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6208 – Contact layer, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6209 – Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.