A6413 HCPCS code: Adhesive bandage, first-aid type, any size, each
A6413 is the HCPCS Level II code for adhesive bandage, first-aid type, any size, each. Its Medicare coverage code is S (Non-covered by Medicare statute): Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | S — Non-covered by Medicare statute |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1A — Medical/surgical supplies |
| Added | 2008-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2008-01-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under A6413. These codes in the same A64 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:
- A6402 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing: $0.15–$0.18
- A6403 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing: $0.58–$0.73
- A6407 — Packing strips, non-impregnated, sterile, up to 2 inches in width, per linear yard: $2.66–$3.21
- A6410 — Eye pad, sterile, each: $0.53–$0.68
- A6441 — Padding bandage, non-elastic, non-woven/non-knitted, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard: $0.97–$1.16
- A6442 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width less than three inches, per yard: $0.23–$0.35
- A6443 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard: $0.40–$0.48
- A6444 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to 5 inches, per yard: $0.80–$0.99
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 A6413
- 2008-01-01: A6413 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 A6413?
A6413 is the HCPCS Level II code for adhesive bandage, first-aid type, any size, each. Short descriptor: "Adhesive bandage, first-aid".
Does Medicare cover A6413?
Coverage code S — Non-covered by Medicare statute. Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of A6413?
Codes in the same A64 family with a DMEPOS fee include A6402 ($0.15–$0.18), A6403 ($0.58–$0.73), A6407 ($2.66–$3.21). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.
Related A64 codes
- A6402 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing ($0.15–$0.18)
- A6403 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing ($0.58–$0.73)
- A6404 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
- A6407 — Packing strips, non-impregnated, sterile, up to 2 inches in width, per linear yard ($2.66–$3.21)
- A6410 — Eye pad, sterile, each ($0.53–$0.68)
- A6411 — Eye pad, non-sterile, each
- A6412 — Eye patch, occlusive, each
- A6441 — Padding bandage, non-elastic, non-woven/non-knitted, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard ($0.97–$1.16)
- A6442 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width less than three inches, per yard ($0.23–$0.35)
- A6443 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard ($0.40–$0.48)
- A6444 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to 5 inches, per yard ($0.80–$0.99)
- A6445 — Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width less than three inches, per yard ($0.45–$0.51)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.