A6266 – Gauze, impregnated, other than water, normal saline, or zinc paste, sterile, any width, per linear yard
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6266
- Long description
- Gauze, impregnated, other than water, normal saline, or zinc paste, sterile, any width, per linear yard
- Short description
- Impreg gauze no h20/sal/yard
- 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 A6266?
A6266 is a HCPCS Level II code for gauze, impregnated, other than water, normal saline, or zinc paste, sterile, any width, per linear yard.
Does Medicare cover A6266?
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
- 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
- A6261 – Wound filler, gel/paste, per fluid ounce, not otherwise specified
- A6262 – Wound filler, dry form, per gram, not otherwise specified
- A6402 – Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6403 – Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6404 – Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6407 – Packing strips, non-impregnated, sterile, up to 2 inches in width, per linear yard
- A6410 – Eye pad, sterile, each
- A6411 – Eye pad, non-sterile, each
- A6412 – Eye patch, occlusive, each
- A6413 – Adhesive bandage, first-aid type, any size, each
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.