A6256 – Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6256
- Long description
- Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- Short description
- Absorpt drg > 48 sq in w/bdr
- 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 A6256?
A6256 is a HCPCS Level II code for specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing.
Does Medicare cover A6256?
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- A6261 – Wound filler, gel/paste, per fluid ounce, not otherwise specified
- A6262 – Wound filler, dry form, per gram, not otherwise specified
- A6266 – Gauze, impregnated, other than water, normal saline, or zinc paste, sterile, any width, per linear yard
- A6402 – Gauze, non-impregnated, 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.