A6456 – Zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6456
- Long description
- Zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
- Short description
- Zinc paste band w >=3"<5"/yd
- Pricing indicator
35Surgical dressings- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1AMedical/surgical supplies- Added
- January 1, 2004
- Last change
- January 1, 2004 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A6456?
A6456 is a HCPCS Level II code for zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard.
Does Medicare cover A6456?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby A codes
- A6448 – Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width less than three inches, per yard
- A6449 – Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
- A6450 – Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to five inches, per yard
- A6451 – Moderate compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, load resistance of 1.25 to 1.34 foot pounds at 50% maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
- A6452 – High compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, load resistance greater than or equal to 1.35 foot pounds at 50% maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
- A6453 – Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width less than three inches, per yard
- A6454 – Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
- A6455 – Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to five inches, per yard
- A6457 – Tubular dressing with or without elastic, any width, per linear yard
- A6460 – Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6461 – Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6501 – Compression burn garment, bodysuit (head to foot), custom fabricated
- A6502 – Compression burn garment, chin strap, custom fabricated
- A6503 – Compression burn garment, facial hood, custom fabricated
- A6504 – Compression burn garment, glove to wrist, custom fabricated
- A6505 – Compression burn garment, glove to elbow, custom fabricated
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.