HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A6199Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A6199
A6199 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches.
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 drsg wound filler
- Date added
- 01/01/1997
- Action effective
- 01/01/2009
- BETOS
- D1A
Related A61xx codes
- A6154Wound pouch, each
- A6196Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
- 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
Common questions about A6199
Is HCPCS A6199 still valid?
- Yes. A6199 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A6199?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.