A6199 – Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6199
- Long description
- Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
- Short description
- Alginate drsg wound filler
- Pricing indicator
35Surgical dressings- 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 A6199?
A6199 is a HCPCS Level II code for alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches.
Does Medicare cover A6199?
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
- 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
- A6198 – Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
- 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
- A6210 – Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.