HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A6228Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A6228
A6228 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, 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
- Gauze <= 16 sq in water/sal
- Date added
- 01/01/1997
- Action effective
- 01/01/2009
- 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 A6228
Is HCPCS A6228 still valid?
- Yes. A6228 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A6228?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.