A6460 – Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6460
- Long description
- Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- Short description
- Synthetic drsg <= 16 sq in
- Pricing indicator
35Surgical dressings- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1AMedical/surgical supplies- Added
- January 1, 2019
- Last change
- January 1, 2019 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A6460?
A6460 is a HCPCS Level II code for synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing.
Does Medicare cover A6460?
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
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- 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
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.