HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A6218Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A6218
A6218 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1997, and its current record took effect 01/01/2003.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Non-sterile gauze > 48 sq in
- Date added
- 01/01/1997
- Action effective
- 01/01/2003
- BETOS
- D1A
Related A62xx codes
- A6203Composite dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6204Composite dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6205Composite dressing, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6206Contact layer, sterile, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
- A6207Contact layer, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6208Contact layer, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
- A6209Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6210Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6211Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6212Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6213Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6214Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
Common questions about A6218
Is HCPCS A6218 still valid?
- Yes. A6218 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A6218?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.