A-code: Supplies, radiopharmaceuticals, transport & miscellaneous Supplies, radiopharmaceuticals, transport & miscellaneous
870 codes
Billing context
A-codes cover ambulance services, medical and surgical supplies, administrative and miscellaneous items. A9500–A9999 include diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents. Payment depends on the specific code, benefit category, and setting.
| Code | Long descriptor | Payment limit (Q4 2026) | Added | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6237 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6238 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6239 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6240 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, paste, sterile, per ounce | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6241 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6242 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6243 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6244 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6245 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6246 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6247 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6248 | Hydrogel dressing, wound filler, gel, per fluid ounce | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6250 | Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6251 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6252 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6253 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6254 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6255 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6256 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6257 | Transparent film, sterile, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6258 | Transparent film, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6259 | Transparent film, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6260 | Wound cleansers, any type, any size | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6261 | Wound filler, gel/paste, per fluid ounce, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6262 | Wound filler, dry form, per gram, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6266 | Gauze, impregnated, other than water, normal saline, or zinc paste, sterile, any width, per linear yard | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6402 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6403 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6404 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| A6407 | Packing strips, non-impregnated, sterile, up to 2 inches in width, per linear yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6410 | Eye pad, sterile, each | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6411 | Eye pad, non-sterile, each | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6412 | Eye patch, occlusive, each | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6413 | Adhesive bandage, first-aid type, any size, each | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Active |
| A6441 | Padding bandage, non-elastic, non-woven/non-knitted, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6442 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width less than three inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6443 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6444 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to 5 inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6445 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width less than three inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6446 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6447 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6448 | Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width less than three inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6449 | Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6450 | Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6451 | Moderate compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, load resistance of 1.25 to 1.34 foot pounds at 50% maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6452 | High compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, load resistance greater than or equal to 1.35 foot pounds at 50% maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6453 | Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width less than three inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6454 | Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6455 | Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6456 | Zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6457 | Tubular dressing with or without elastic, any width, per linear yard | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6460 | Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Active |
| A6461 | Synthetic resorbable wound dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Active |
| A6501 | Compression burn garment, bodysuit (head to foot), custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6502 | Compression burn garment, chin strap, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6503 | Compression burn garment, facial hood, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6504 | Compression burn garment, glove to wrist, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6505 | Compression burn garment, glove to elbow, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6506 | Compression burn garment, glove to axilla, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6507 | Compression burn garment, foot to knee length, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6508 | Compression burn garment, foot to thigh length, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6509 | Compression burn garment, upper trunk to waist including arm openings (vest), custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6510 | Compression burn garment, trunk, including arms down to leg openings (leotard), custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6511 | Compression burn garment, lower trunk including leg openings (panty), custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6512 | Compression burn garment, not otherwise classifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| A6513 | Compression burn mask, face and/or neck, plastic or equal, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6515 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, full leg, each, custom | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Active |
| A6516 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, foot, each, custom | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Active |
| A6517 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, below knee, each, custom | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Active |
| A6518 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each, custom | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Active |
| A6519 | Gradient compression garment, not otherwise specified, for nighttime use, eachNOC / NOS | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Active |
| A6520 | Gradient compression garment, glove, padded, for nighttime use, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6521 | Gradient compression garment, glove, padded, for nighttime use, custom, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6522 | Gradient compression garment, arm, padded, for nighttime use, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6523 | Gradient compression garment, arm, padded, for nighttime use, custom, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6524 | Gradient compression garment, lower leg and foot, padded, for nighttime use, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6525 | Gradient compression garment, lower leg and foot, padded, for nighttime use, custom, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6526 | Gradient compression garment, full leg and foot, padded, for nighttime use, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6527 | Gradient compression garment, full leg and foot, padded, for nighttime use, custom, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6528 | Gradient compression garment, bra, for nighttime use, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6529 | Gradient compression garment, bra, for nighttime use, custom, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6530 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 18-30 mmhg, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6531 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6532 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 40-50 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6533 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 18-30 mmhg, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6534 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 30-40 mmhg, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6535 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 40 mmhg or greater, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6536 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 18-30 mmhg, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6537 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 30-40 mmhg, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6538 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 40 mmhg or greater, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6539 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 18-30 mmhg, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6540 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 30-40 mmhg, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6541 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 40 mmhg or greater, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6544 | Gradient compression stocking, garter belt | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6545 | Gradient compression wrap, non-elastic, below knee, 30-50 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Active |
| A6548 | Accessory to custom gradient compression garment, silicone band, any size | — | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
| A6549 | Gradient compression garment, not otherwise specified, for daytime use, eachNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| A6550 | Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| A6552 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| A6553 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, custom, each | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |