hcpcs data

A6559

Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 18-30 mmhg, custom, each

Medicare: Carrier judgmentA seriesAdded January 01, 2024

What A6559 means

A6559 (G stckng full/chap18-30 cust) belongs to the HCPCS Level II A series (Transportation Services including Ambulance; Medical and Surgical Supplies; Vision and Hearing Systems). Its Medicare coverage status is Carrier judgment. Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

Part B pricing: Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items.

Code details

Short description
G stckng full/chap18-30 cust
Coverage code
C = Carrier judgment
Pricing indicator
40 = Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items
Multiple pricing indicator
A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Type of service
S = Surgical dressings or other medical supplies (eff 04/95)
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2024
Code added date
January 01, 2024
Data year
2026

Questions about A6559

What is HCPCS code A6559?

HCPCS code A6559 is a Level II code in the A series (Transportation Services including Ambulance; Medical and Surgical Supplies; Vision and Hearing Systems). Its full description is: "Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 18-30 mmhg, custom, each"

Is A6559 a CPT code?

No. A6559 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code A6559?

The Medicare coverage code for A6559 is "Carrier judgment". Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

When was HCPCS code A6559 added?

A6559 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2024. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2024.

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