A6518 – Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each, custom
HCPCS Level II code · A codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental
HCPCS codeA6518
- Long description
- Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each, custom
- Short description
- Grad com wrap w strap arm cu
- Pricing indicator
40Lymphedema compression treatment items- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
O1LLymphedema Compression Treatment Items (eff 1/1/2024)- Added
- April 1, 2025
- Last change
- April 1, 2025 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A6518?
A6518 is a HCPCS Level II code for gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each, custom.
Does Medicare cover A6518?
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
- A6509 – Compression burn garment, upper trunk to waist including arm openings (vest), custom fabricated
- A6510 – Compression burn garment, trunk, including arms down to leg openings (leotard), custom fabricated
- A6511 – Compression burn garment, lower trunk including leg openings (panty), custom fabricated
- A6512 – Compression burn garment, not otherwise classified
- A6513 – Compression burn mask, face and/or neck, plastic or equal, custom fabricated
- A6515 – Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, full leg, each, custom
- A6516 – Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, foot, each, custom
- A6517 – Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, below knee, each, custom
- A6519 – Gradient compression garment, not otherwise specified, for nighttime use, each
- A6520 – Gradient compression garment, glove, padded, for nighttime use, each
- A6521 – Gradient compression garment, glove, padded, for nighttime use, custom, each
- A6522 – Gradient compression garment, arm, padded, for nighttime use, each
- A6523 – Gradient compression garment, arm, padded, for nighttime use, custom, each
- A6524 – Gradient compression garment, lower leg and foot, padded, for nighttime use, each
- A6525 – Gradient compression garment, lower leg and foot, padded, for nighttime use, custom, each
- A6526 – Gradient compression garment, full leg and foot, padded, for nighttime use, each
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.