A6212 Foam drainage <=16 square in with border
Also known as: foam pad with border, foam dressing with adhesive border
Foam wound dressing with adhesive border measuring 16 square inches or less, self-adhering for easy application.
In Plain Language
sticky-edge foam cushion for wounds
Clinical Context
Applied to wounds when secondary securement is unnecessary. Adhesive border maintains dressing position and seals around wound edges, reducing external contaminant entry.
RVU Information
CPT A6212 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
HCPCS A-codes cover medical supplies, equipment, and transport services. Documentation must establish medical necessity and include a physician order. For durable medical equipment (DME), a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) or detailed written order may be required.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code A6212?
CPT A6212 (Foam drainage <=16 square in with border) is a A Codes code. Foam wound dressing with adhesive border measuring 16 square inches or less, self-adhering for easy application.
Does Medicare cover A6212?
Medicare coverage for A6212 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Applied to wounds when secondary securement is unnecessary. Adhesive border maintains dressing position and seals around wound edges, reducing external contaminant entry. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A6212 used?
Applied to wounds when secondary securement is unnecessary. Adhesive border maintains dressing position and seals around wound edges, reducing external contaminant entry.
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