A6527 G garmt full leg/ft nght cus
Also known as: custom night compression stocking, custom sleep hose, fitted nighttime full leg compression
Graduated compression garment for full leg and foot, nighttime use, custom fitted. Personalized full-leg compression for nighttime wear.
In Plain Language
custom pressure stocking for sleeping; fitted nighttime full leg and foot compression
Clinical Context
Used for customized night-time compression therapy from thigh to foot. Custom fitting ensures optimal compression for comprehensive lower extremity lymphedema during sleep.
RVU Information
CPT A6527 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 A6527?
CPT A6527 (G garmt full leg/ft nght cus) is a A Codes code. Graduated compression garment for full leg and foot, nighttime use, custom fitted. Personalized full-leg compression for nighttime wear.
Does Medicare cover A6527?
Medicare coverage for A6527 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Used for customized night-time compression therapy from thigh to foot. Custom fitting ensures optimal compression for comprehensive lower extremity lymphedema during sleep. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A6527 used?
Used for customized night-time compression therapy from thigh to foot. Custom fitting ensures optimal compression for comprehensive lower extremity lymphedema during sleep.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against national data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.