A6022 HCPCS code: Collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each

A6022 is the HCPCS Level II code for collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $29.97 to $35.93 depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. Medicare volume fell 52% from 2022 to 2024 (57,205 to 27,470 services). In 2024, 146 suppliers billed Medicare for A6022 (purchases), serving 839 beneficiaries; Florida, Texas, California accounted for 56% of services. Its average fee ranks 3 of 6 A60 codes (family range $3.26–$272.24).

Code details

2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A6022

How the A6022 fee compares

Who bills A6022 (2024)

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Medicare utilization for A6022, 2022–2024

States with the most A6022 services (2024)

Medicare policy articles for this code

• A54563: Surgical Dressings - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance

What changed for A6022

• 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $29.49 to $30.08
• 2001-01-01: A6022 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 A6022?

A6022 is the HCPCS Level II code for collagen dressing, sterile, size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each. Short descriptor: "Collagen drsg>16<=48 sq in".

How much does Medicare pay for A6022?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $29.97–$35.93. Rural fees can be higher.

Does Medicare cover A6022?

Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.

Did the Medicare fee for A6022 change in 2026?

The average non-rural state fee moved from $29.49 in 2025 to $30.08 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.

Related A60 codes

• A6000 — Non-contact wound warming wound cover for use with the non-contact wound warming device and warming card
• 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)
• 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 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; 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.

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