HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A6461Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 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 A6461
A6461 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2019.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Synthetic drsg >16<=48 sq in
- Date added
- 01/01/2019
- Action effective
- 01/01/2019
- BETOS
- D1A
Related A64xx codes
- A6402Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6403Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6404Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6407Packing strips, non-impregnated, sterile, up to 2 inches in width, per linear yard
- A6410Eye pad, sterile, each
- A6411Eye pad, non-sterile, each
- A6412Eye patch, occlusive, each
- A6413Adhesive bandage, first-aid type, any size, each
- A6441Padding bandage, non-elastic, non-woven/non-knitted, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
- A6442Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width less than three inches, per yard
- A6443Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
- A6444Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to 5 inches, per yard
Common questions about A6461
Is HCPCS A6461 still valid?
- Yes. A6461 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A6461?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.