HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G0456Negative pressure wound therapy, (e.g. vacuum assisted drainage collection) using a mechanically-powered device, not durable medical equipment, including provision of cartridge and dressing(s), topical application(s), wound assessment, and instructions for ongoing care, per session; total wounds(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 square centimeters
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G0456
G0456 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing negative pressure wound therapy, (e.g. vacuum assisted drainage collection) using a mechanically-powered device, not durable medical equipment, including provision of cartridge and dressing(s), topical application(s), wound assessment, and instructions for ongoing care, per session; total wounds(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 square centimeters.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2013, and its current record took effect 01/01/2015.
It was terminated on 12/31/2014 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Neg pre wound <=50 sq cm
- Date added
- 01/01/2013
- Action effective
- 01/01/2015
- Termination date
- 12/31/2014
- BETOS
- P6A
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Common questions about G0456
Is HCPCS G0456 still valid?
- No. G0456 was terminated on 12/31/2014.
Does Medicare cover G0456?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.