A6252 – Specialty absorptive 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
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6252
- Long description
- Specialty absorptive 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
- Short description
- Absorpt drg >16 <=48 w/o bdr
- 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 A6252?
A6252 is a HCPCS Level II code for specialty absorptive 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.
Does Medicare cover A6252?
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
- A6243 – Hydrogel 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
- A6244 – Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6245 – Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6246 – Hydrogel 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
- A6247 – Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6248 – Hydrogel dressing, wound filler, gel, per fluid ounce
- A6250 – Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size
- A6251 – Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6253 – Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6254 – Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6255 – Specialty absorptive 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
- A6256 – Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6257 – Transparent film, sterile, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
- A6258 – Transparent film, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6259 – Transparent film, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6260 – Wound cleansers, any type, any size
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.