2025 HCPCS code A6510
Effective Date: N/A Medical and Surgical Supplies - Compression Garments and Stockings Feed
Compression burn garment for the trunk, including arms down to leg openings (leotard style), custom fabricated.
Medical necessity for A6510 must be supported by documentation indicating that the compression garment is required for the treatment of a burn injury. This may include information on the size and location of the burn, the expected benefits of compression therapy (e.g., scar reduction, pain relief), and any other relevant clinical factors.
A physician or other licensed healthcare provider orders the garment. A trained professional designs, measures, and fabricates the garment to ensure proper fit and compression for the patient's specific burn injury.
In simple words: This is a custom-made, tight-fitting garment like a leotard that covers the upper body and helps heal burns. It's made to fit the person exactly and put the right amount of pressure on the burned area.
This code represents a custom-fabricated compression burn garment designed to cover the trunk of the body, extending from the arms down to the leg openings, similar to a leotard. It is specifically designed, measured, and sewn to fit the individual patient's measurements and burn area to provide appropriate compression therapy.
Example 1: A patient with significant burns across their torso and upper arms requires a custom-fitted compression garment to aid healing and scar management. Code A6510 is used to bill for the garment., A child with burns on their chest and back needs a compression leotard to minimize scarring and improve skin elasticity during recovery. A6510 is billed for this custom-made garment., Following a burn injury affecting the trunk and axilla, a patient receives a made-to-measure compression garment (A6510) to manage scar tissue formation and promote optimal healing.
Documentation should include the details of the burn injury, including location and severity, the prescription for the custom-fabricated compression garment, and the measurements taken for its creation. Records should also demonstrate the medical necessity for the garment.
- Specialties:Burn care, plastic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation.
- Place of Service:Outpatient Hospital, Physician's Office, Inpatient Hospital (if fitted during inpatient stay).