A6000 HCPCS code: Non-contact wound warming wound cover for use with the non-contact wound warming device and warming card
A6000 is the HCPCS Level II code for non-contact wound warming wound cover for use with the non-contact wound warming device and warming card. Its Medicare coverage code is M (Non-covered by Medicare): Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | M — Non-covered by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-07-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under A6000. These codes in the same A60 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- A6010 — Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen: $44.14–$53.00
- A6011 — Collagen based wound filler, gel/paste, per gram of collagen: $3.25–$3.91
- A6021 — Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each: $29.97–$35.93
- A6022 — Collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each: $29.97–$35.93
- A6023 — Collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 48 sq. in., each: $271.22–$325.48
- A6024 — Collagen dressing wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches: $8.81–$10.56
What changed for A6000
- 2002-01-01: A6000 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A6000?
A6000 is the HCPCS Level II code for non-contact wound warming wound cover for use with the non-contact wound warming device and warming card. Short descriptor: "Wound warming wound cover".
Does Medicare cover A6000?
Coverage code M — Non-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of A6000?
Codes in the same A60 family with a DMEPOS fee include A6010 ($44.14–$53.00), A6011 ($3.25–$3.91), A6021 ($29.97–$35.93). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
Related A60 codes
- A6010 — Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen ($44.14–$53.00)
- A6011 — Collagen based wound filler, gel/paste, per gram of collagen ($3.25–$3.91)
- A6021 — Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each ($29.97–$35.93)
- A6022 — Collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each ($29.97–$35.93)
- A6023 — Collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 48 sq. in., each ($271.22–$325.48)
- A6024 — Collagen dressing wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches ($8.81–$10.56)
- A6025 — Gel sheet for dermal or epidermal application, (e.g., silicone, hydrogel, other), each
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.