A6219 Gauze <= 16 square in with border
Also known as: gauze pad with border, sterile gauze with adhesive border
Sterile gauze dressing with adhesive border measuring 16 square inches or less, combines absorbency with edge fixation.
In Plain Language
sticky-edge sterile gauze
Clinical Context
Applied to clean surgical or traumatic wounds when self-contained dressing is preferred. Adhesive border maintains position without additional tape.
RVU Information
CPT A6219 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 A6219?
CPT A6219 (Gauze <= 16 square in with border) is a A Codes code. Sterile gauze dressing with adhesive border measuring 16 square inches or less, combines absorbency with edge fixation.
Does Medicare cover A6219?
Medicare coverage for A6219 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Applied to clean surgical or traumatic wounds when self-contained dressing is preferred. Adhesive border maintains position without additional tape. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A6219 used?
Applied to clean surgical or traumatic wounds when self-contained dressing is preferred. Adhesive border maintains position without additional tape.
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