A6524 G com garmnt lower leg/ft nght
Also known as: night compression leg, sleep compression stocking, nighttime leg compression
Graduated compression garment for lower leg and foot, nighttime use. Compression covering from lower leg to foot for sleeping.
In Plain Language
pressure stocking for sleeping; nighttime leg and foot compression
Clinical Context
Used for night-time compression therapy on lower legs and feet. Standard sizing for comfortable overnight edema and lymphedema management.
RVU Information
CPT A6524 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 A6524?
CPT A6524 (G com garmnt lower leg/ft nght) is a A Codes code. Graduated compression garment for lower leg and foot, nighttime use. Compression covering from lower leg to foot for sleeping.
Does Medicare cover A6524?
Medicare coverage for A6524 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Used for night-time compression therapy on lower legs and feet. Standard sizing for comfortable overnight edema and lymphedema management. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A6524 used?
Used for night-time compression therapy on lower legs and feet. Standard sizing for comfortable overnight edema and lymphedema management.
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