A6230 – Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6230
- Long description
- Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- Short description
- Gauze > 48 sq in water/salne
- 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 A6230?
A6230 is a HCPCS Level II code for gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing.
Does Medicare cover A6230?
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
- A6219 – Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6220 – Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6221 – Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6222 – Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6223 – Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6224 – Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6228 – Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6229 – Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6231 – Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
- A6232 – Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, sterile, pad size greater than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6233 – Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6234 – Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6235 – Hydrocolloid 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
- A6236 – Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6237 – Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6238 – Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.