HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A6196Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A6196
A6196 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1997, and its current record took effect 01/01/2009.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Alginate dressing <=16 sq in
- Date added
- 01/01/1997
- Action effective
- 01/01/2009
- BETOS
- D1A
Related A61xx codes
- A6154Wound pouch, each
- A6197Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6198Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6199Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
Common questions about A6196
Is HCPCS A6196 still valid?
- Yes. A6196 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A6196?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.