A6208 HCPCS code: Contact layer, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
A6208 is the HCPCS Level II code for contact layer, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $32.70 per service for A6208 across 539 services. 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 31% from 2022 to 2024 (780 to 539 services). In 2024, 16 suppliers billed Medicare for A6208 (purchases), serving 58 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 46 — Priced by the Medicare contractor (no national fee) |
| BETOS category | D1A — Medical/surgical supplies |
| Added | 1997-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2009-01-01 |
Who bills A6208 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 16 |
| Referring clinicians | 47 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 58 |
| States with claims | 1 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 | 89 |
| 2023 | 18 | 88 |
| 2024 | 16 | 58 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for A6208, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 780 | 89 | $32.74 | $23.78 |
| 2023 | 626 | 88 | $34.48 | $26.60 |
| 2024 | 539 | 58 | $41.83 | $32.70 |
States with the most A6208 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 161 | $37.66 |
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 A6208
- 1997-01-01: A6208 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 A6208?
A6208 is the HCPCS Level II code for contact layer, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing. Short descriptor: "Contact layer > 48 sq in".
How much does Medicare pay for A6208?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $32.70 per service (average allowed $41.83).
Does Medicare cover A6208?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related A62 codes
- A6203 — Composite dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing ($4.80–$5.70)
- A6204 — Composite dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing ($8.86–$10.62)
- A6205 — Composite dressing, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6206 — Contact layer, sterile, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
- A6207 — Contact layer, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing ($10.47–$12.56)
- A6209 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing ($10.65–$12.82)
- A6210 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing ($28.40–$34.06)
- A6211 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing ($41.86–$50.18)
- A6212 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing ($13.84–$16.61)
- A6213 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
- A6214 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing ($14.68–$17.62)
- A6215 — Foam dressing, wound filler, sterile, per gram
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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.