2025 HCPCS code A6248
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Medical and Surgical Supplies - Hydrogel Dressings Medical and Surgical Supplies Feed
Hydrogel dressing, wound filler, gel, per fluid ounce.
Medicare covers surgical dressings when documented as medically necessary for the treatment of a wound.The documentation should clearly support the need for the hydrogel dressing.
The provider is responsible for applying the hydrogel dressing to the wound and documenting the medical necessity of its use.
In simple words: This code covers the cost of a special gel used to fill open wounds and help them heal. It's often used after surgery or when a wound needs cleaning. The gel keeps the wound moist, helps remove dead tissue, and prevents infection.
This code represents one fluid ounce of hydrogel used as a wound filler. It's applied to open wounds, often after surgery or debridement, to fill the wound bed, absorb drainage, maintain moisture, and promote healing.Hydrogel dressings create a moist environment that helps clean the wound, remove necrotic tissue, and inhibit bacterial growth, preventing infection.
Example 1: A patient with a deep surgical wound requires a hydrogel filler to promote healing and prevent infection., A patient with a chronic non-healing ulcer undergoes debridement, and hydrogel is applied to facilitate tissue regeneration., A patient with a burn wound receives hydrogel to maintain moisture and reduce pain.
Documentation should include the size and location of the wound, the type of hydrogel used, the amount applied (in fluid ounces), and the medical necessity for the dressing.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:General Surgery, Wound Care, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Podiatry
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Physician's Office, Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health