A6196 Alginate dressing <=16 square in
A-Codes
Also known as: alginate dressing, calcium alginate pad
Alginate wound dressing measuring 16 square inches or less, absorbs exudate and promotes hemostasis.
Clinical Context
Applied to heavily exudative, partial or full-thickness wounds. The alginate fibers absorb up to 20 times their weight in fluid, maintaining moist healing environment.
RVU Breakdown
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