2025 HCPCS code A6608
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Supply of one linear yard (3 feet) of padded tubular protective absorption layer for gradient compression bandaging.
Modifiers may be applicable based on the specific circumstances of the service, such as location or type of service. Consult official coding guidelines.
Medical necessity for A6608 is established by the presence of a condition that benefits from gradient compression therapy, such as lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, or post-surgical edema.Documentation must demonstrate that the use of compression bandaging is appropriate for the patient's specific clinical presentation and contributes to the improvement of their condition.
The clinical responsibility lies with the physician or qualified healthcare professional who orders and/or oversees the application of the compression bandaging.This includes assessment of the patient's condition, determination of the appropriate level of compression, and monitoring the effectiveness of the treatment.
In simple words: This code covers the cost of a special bandage material, about three feet long, used to help with swelling caused by lymphatic system problems (lymphedema). The bandage is wrapped so that it's tighter in one area and looser in another to encourage fluid drainage.
This HCPCS code, A6608, represents the provision of a single linear yard (3 feet) of padded tubular material designed as a protective absorption layer in gradient compression bandaging.The width of the material is not specified. Gradient compression involves applying bandage pressure that is tighter at one end and gradually lessens towards the other, facilitating lymphatic drainage. This technique is often employed in the management of lymphedema.
Example 1: A patient presents with lower extremity lymphedema secondary to a mastectomy. The physician orders gradient compression bandaging as part of a comprehensive decongestive therapy (CDT) program. Code A6608 is reported for the supply of the protective absorbent layer used in this procedure., A patient with chronic venous insufficiency and significant lower leg edema receives gradient compression bandaging as a management strategy.The healthcare provider uses multiple linear yards of A6608 material along with other compression bandages and reports the quantity appropriately., Following liposuction, a patient develops significant swelling in the treated area. The plastic surgeon orders compression bandaging utilizing code A6608's absorbent padding to aid in post-operative edema control.
Documentation should include: physician's order specifying the type and quantity of bandaging materials; clinical findings supporting the medical necessity of compression therapy; details of the bandaging technique employed; and any patient education provided regarding self-care and follow-up.
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- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: No information on the application of Technical Component (TC) modifier.
- Fee Schedule : Not available.
- Specialties:Lymphology, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Wound Care
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center