HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A6557Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 30-40 mmhg, custom, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A6557
A6557 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 30-40 mmhg, custom, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- G com stcking thgh30-40 cust
- Date added
- 01/01/2024
- Action effective
- 01/01/2024
- BETOS
- O1L
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- A6503Compression burn garment, facial hood, custom fabricated
- A6504Compression burn garment, glove to wrist, custom fabricated
- A6505Compression burn garment, glove to elbow, custom fabricated
- A6506Compression burn garment, glove to axilla, custom fabricated
- A6507Compression burn garment, foot to knee length, custom fabricated
- A6508Compression burn garment, foot to thigh length, custom fabricated
- A6509Compression burn garment, upper trunk to waist including arm openings (vest), custom fabricated
- A6510Compression burn garment, trunk, including arms down to leg openings (leotard), custom fabricated
- A6511Compression burn garment, lower trunk including leg openings (panty), custom fabricated
- A6512Compression burn garment, not otherwise classified
Common questions about A6557
Is HCPCS A6557 still valid?
- Yes. A6557 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A6557?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.