A6024 HCPCS code: Collagen dressing wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
A6024 is the HCPCS Level II code for collagen dressing wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $8.81 to $10.56 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. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume fell 76% from 2022 to 2024 (1,019 to 247 services). In 2024, 8 suppliers billed Medicare for A6024 (purchases), serving 14 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 2 of 6 A60 codes (family range $3.26–$272.24).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 35 — DMEPOS: surgical dressings |
| BETOS category | D1A — Medical/surgical supplies |
| Added | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2009-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for A6024
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $8.81 | $10.56 | $8.81 | $7.49 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $8.81 | — |
| AL | — | $8.81 | — |
| AR | — | $8.81 | — |
| AZ | — | $8.81 | — |
| CA | — | $8.81 | — |
| CO | — | $8.81 | — |
| CT | — | $8.81 | — |
| DC | — | $8.81 | — |
| DE | — | $8.81 | — |
| FL | — | $8.81 | — |
| GA | — | $8.81 | — |
| HI | — | $8.81 | — |
| IA | — | $8.81 | — |
| ID | — | $8.81 | — |
| IL | — | $8.81 | — |
| IN | — | $8.81 | — |
| KS | — | $8.81 | — |
| KY | — | $8.81 | — |
| LA | — | $8.81 | — |
| MA | — | $8.81 | — |
| MD | — | $8.81 | — |
| ME | — | $8.81 | — |
| MI | — | $8.81 | — |
| MN | — | $8.81 | — |
| MO | — | $8.81 | — |
| MS | — | $8.81 | — |
| MT | — | $8.81 | — |
| NC | — | $8.81 | — |
| ND | — | $8.81 | — |
| NE | — | $8.81 | — |
| NH | — | $8.81 | — |
| NJ | — | $8.81 | — |
| NM | — | $8.81 | — |
| NV | — | $8.81 | — |
| NY | — | $8.81 | — |
| OH | — | $8.81 | — |
| OK | — | $8.81 | — |
| OR | — | $8.81 | — |
| PA | — | $8.81 | — |
| PR | — | $10.56 | — |
| RI | — | $8.81 | — |
| SC | — | $8.81 | — |
| SD | — | $8.81 | — |
| TN | — | $8.81 | — |
| TX | — | $8.81 | — |
| UT | — | $8.81 | — |
| VA | — | $8.81 | — |
| VI | — | $8.81 | — |
| VT | — | $8.81 | — |
| WA | — | $8.81 | — |
| WI | — | $8.81 | — |
| WV | — | $8.81 | — |
| WY | — | $8.81 | — |
How the A6024 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 6 A60 codes (lowest = 1) | 2 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $3.26–$272.24 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills A6024 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 8 |
| Referring clinicians | 11 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 14 |
| States with claims | 0 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 36 |
| 2023 | 15 | 30 |
| 2024 | 8 | 14 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for A6024, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,019 | 36 | $7.57 | $5.79 |
| 2023 | 810 | 30 | $8.13 | $6.37 |
| 2024 | 247 | 14 | $8.34 | $6.42 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Clinical: Data |
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 A6024
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $8.67 to $8.84
- 2001-01-01: A6024 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 A6024?
A6024 is the HCPCS Level II code for collagen dressing wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches. Short descriptor: "Collagen dsg wound filler".
How much does Medicare pay for A6024?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $8.81–$10.56. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover A6024?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for A6024 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $8.67 in 2025 to $8.84 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of A6024 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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)
- 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)
- 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.