Compression Stocking & Lymphedema HCPCS Codes
Gradient compression stockings are A-codes (A6530–A6611). Pneumatic compression devices are E-codes. Since 2024 Medicare covers compression garments for lymphedema treatment. This category spans 94 active HCPCS codes, 84 of them with a 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee.
Equipment in this category
All compression and lymphedema codes
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6530 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 18-30 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $39.07 | 43,283 (2024) |
| A6531 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each | Special coverage instructions apply | $61.66–$74.00 (AW) | 8,398 (2024) |
| A6532 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 40-50 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each | Special coverage instructions apply | $86.88–$104.28 (AW) | 618 (2024) |
| A6533 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 18-30 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $54.86 | 11,113 (2024) |
| A6534 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 30-40 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $62.65 | 3,509 (2024) |
| A6535 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 40 mmhg or greater, each | Carrier judgment | $72.13 | 213 (2024) |
| A6536 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 18-30 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $73.95 | 149 (2024) |
| A6537 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 30-40 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $87.67 | 139 (2024) |
| A6538 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 40 mmhg or greater, each | Carrier judgment | $102.65 | 49 (2024) |
| A6539 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 18-30 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $97.86 | 2,181 (2024) |
| A6540 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 30-40 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $116.68 | 330 (2024) |
| A6541 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 40 mmhg or greater, each | Carrier judgment | $138.21 | 46 (2024) |
| A6544 | Gradient compression stocking, garter belt | Carrier judgment | — | — |
| A6545 | Gradient compression wrap, non-elastic, below knee, 30-50 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each | Special coverage instructions apply | $121.41–$145.70 (AW) | 15,636 (2024) |
| A6548 | Accessory to custom gradient compression garment, silicone band, any size | Carrier judgment | — | — |
| A6549 | Gradient compression garment, not otherwise specified, for daytime use, each | Carrier judgment | — | 3,620 (2024) |
| A6550 | Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories | Carrier judgment | $31.08–$37.54 | 730,975 (2024) |
| A6552 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $57.97 | 7,836 (2024) |
| A6553 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $226.38 | 7,528 (2024) |
| A6554 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 40 mmhg or greater, each | Carrier judgment | $79.72 | 290 (2024) |
| A6555 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 40 mmhg or greater, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $226.38 | 1,145 (2024) |
| A6556 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 18-30 mmhg, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $310.25 | 3,651 (2024) |
| A6557 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 30-40 mmhg, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $310.25 | 2,821 (2024) |
| A6558 | Gradient compression stocking, thigh length, 40 mmhg or greater, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $320.17 | 901 (2024) |
| A6559 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 18-30 mmhg, custom, each | Carrier judgment | — | 56 (2024) |
| A6560 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 30-40 mmhg, custom, each | Carrier judgment | — | 26 (2024) |
| A6561 | Gradient compression stocking, full length/chap style, 40 mmhg or greater, custom, each | Carrier judgment | — | — |
| A6562 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 18-30 mmhg, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $1,015.37 | 1,081 (2024) |
| A6563 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 30-40 mmhg, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $1,015.37 | 501 (2024) |
| A6564 | Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 40 mmhg or greater, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $1,093.78 | 164 (2024) |
| A6565 | Gradient compression gauntlet, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $175.45 | 1,291 (2024) |
| A6566 | Gradient compression garment, neck/head, each | Carrier judgment | $254.75 | 1,214 (2024) |
| A6567 | Gradient compression garment, neck/head, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $800.42 | 169 (2024) |
| A6568 | Gradient compression garment, torso and shoulder, each | Carrier judgment | $166.26 | 4,482 (2024) |
| A6569 | Gradient compression garment, torso/shoulder, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $946.74 | 151 (2024) |
| A6570 | Gradient compression garment, genital region, each | Carrier judgment | $113.28 | 828 (2024) |
| A6571 | Gradient compression garment, genital region, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $680.84 | 360 (2024) |
| A6572 | Gradient compression garment, toe caps, each | Carrier judgment | $105.11 | 2,069 (2024) |
| A6573 | Gradient compression garment, toe caps, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $249.43 | 1,852 (2024) |
| A6574 | Gradient compression arm sleeve and glove combination, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $317.99 | 306 (2024) |
| A6575 | Gradient compression arm sleeve and glove combination, each | Carrier judgment | $103.05 | 584 (2024) |
| A6576 | Gradient compression arm sleeve, custom, medium weight, each | Carrier judgment | $195.16 | 9,086 (2024) |
| A6577 | Gradient compression arm sleeve, custom, heavy weight, each | Carrier judgment | $161.53 | 591 (2024) |
| A6578 | Gradient compression arm sleeve, each | Carrier judgment | $79.55 | 23,026 (2024) |
| A6579 | Gradient compression glove, custom, medium weight, each | Carrier judgment | $313.26 | 4,614 (2024) |
| A6580 | Gradient compression glove, custom, heavy weight, each | Carrier judgment | $310.96 | 385 (2024) |
| A6581 | Gradient compression glove, each | Carrier judgment | $72.99 | 6,834 (2024) |
| A6582 | Gradient compression gauntlet, each | Carrier judgment | $48.68 | 6,350 (2024) |
| A6583 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, below knee, each | Carrier judgment | $160.13 | 80,433 (2024) |
| A6584 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, not otherwise specified | Carrier judgment | — | 2,693 (2024) |
| A6585 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, above knee, each | Carrier judgment | $189.60 | 4,978 (2024) |
| A6586 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, full leg, each | Carrier judgment | $558.59 | 5,263 (2024) |
| A6587 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, foot, each | Carrier judgment | $73.17 | 28,356 (2024) |
| A6588 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each | Carrier judgment | $243.87 | 2,189 (2024) |
| A6589 | Gradient pressure wrap with adjustable straps, bra, each | Carrier judgment | $96.27 | 3,300 (2024) |
| A6590 | External urinary catheters; disposable, with wicking material, for use with suction pump, per month | Carrier judgment | $379.20–$497.40 | 575 (2024) |
| A6591 | External urinary catheter; non-disposable, for use with suction pump, per month | Carrier judgment | $90.64 | — |
| A6593 | Accessory for gradient compression garment or wrap with adjustable straps, not-otherwise specified | Carrier judgment | — | 71,076 (2024) |
| A6594 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, bandage liner, lower extremity, any size or length, each | Carrier judgment | $35.05 | 13,242 (2024) |
| A6595 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, bandage liner, upper extremity, any size or length, each | Carrier judgment | $34.48 | 367 (2024) |
| A6596 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, conforming gauze, per linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $0.18 | 91,111 (2024) |
| A6597 | Gradient compression bandage roll, elastic long stretch, linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $1.55 | 4,108 (2024) |
| A6598 | Gradient compression bandage roll, elastic medium stretch, per linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $0.75 | 2,842 (2024) |
| A6599 | Gradient compression bandage roll, inelastic short stretch, per linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $1.70 | 170,505 (2024) |
| A6600 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, high density foam sheet, per 250 square centimeters, each | Carrier judgment | $3.07 | 2,415 (2024) |
| A6601 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, high density foam pad, any size or shape, each | Carrier judgment | $3.45 | 501 (2024) |
| A6602 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, high density foam roll for bandage, per linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $5.03 | 43,125 (2024) |
| A6603 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, low density channel foam sheet, per 250 square centimeters, each | Carrier judgment | $2.36 | 288 (2024) |
| A6604 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, low density flat foam sheet, per 250 square centimeters, each | Carrier judgment | $1.38 | 1,697 (2024) |
| A6605 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, padded foam, per linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $1.57 | 11,763 (2024) |
| A6606 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, padded textile, per linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $4.67 | 42,364 (2024) |
| A6607 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, tubular protective absorption layer, per linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $1.25 | 20,780 (2024) |
| A6608 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, tubular protective absorption padded layer, per linear yard, any width, each | Carrier judgment | $5.21 | 4,471 (2024) |
| A6609 | Gradient compression bandaging supply, not otherwise specified | Carrier judgment | — | 655 (2024) |
| A6610 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 18-30 mmhg, custom, each | Carrier judgment | $226.38 | 14,917 (2024) |
| A6611 | Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, above knee, each, custom | Carrier judgment | — | — |
| E0650 | Pneumatic compressor, non-segmental home model | Special coverage instructions apply | $872.43–$1,215.31 (NU) | 202 (2024) |
| E0651 | Pneumatic compressor, segmental home model without calibrated gradient pressure | Special coverage instructions apply | $888.41–$1,344.68 (NU) | 34,915 (2024) |
| E0652 | Pneumatic compressor, segmental home model with calibrated gradient pressure | Special coverage instructions apply | $6,422.01–$9,406.70 (NU) | 7,716 (2024) |
| E0655 | Non-segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, half arm | Special coverage instructions apply | $130.75–$166.54 (NU) | — |
| E0656 | Segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, trunk | Special coverage instructions apply | $82.35–$98.82 (RR) | 69,876 (2024) |
| E0657 | Segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, chest | Special coverage instructions apply | $77.37–$92.81 (RR) | 16,756 (2024) |
| E0658 | Segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, integrated, 2 full arms and chest | Special coverage instructions apply | $152.28–$293.19 (RR) | — |
| E0659 | Segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, integrated, head, neck and chest | Special coverage instructions apply | $152.28–$293.19 (RR) | — |
| E0660 | Non-segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, full leg | Special coverage instructions apply | $164.58–$248.63 (NU) | — |
| E0665 | Non-segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, full arm | Special coverage instructions apply | $165.96–$195.25 (NU) | — |
| E0666 | Non-segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, half leg | Special coverage instructions apply | $130.91–$196.80 (NU) | — |
| E0667 | Segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, full leg | Special coverage instructions apply | $392.20–$1,054.26 (NU) | 70,877 (2024) |
| E0668 | Segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, full arm | Special coverage instructions apply | $534.98–$976.21 (NU) | 4,914 (2024) |
| E0669 | Segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, half leg | Special coverage instructions apply | $248.03–$297.69 (NU) | 591 (2024) |
| E0670 | Segmental pneumatic appliance for use with pneumatic compressor, integrated, 2 full legs and trunk | Special coverage instructions apply | $1,522.75–$2,931.85 (NU) | 232 (2024) |
| E0671 | Segmental gradient pressure pneumatic appliance, full leg | Special coverage instructions apply | $591.94–$710.19 (NU) | 113 (2024) |
| E0672 | Segmental gradient pressure pneumatic appliance, full arm | Special coverage instructions apply | $459.92–$551.94 (NU) | — |
| E0673 | Segmental gradient pressure pneumatic appliance, half leg | Special coverage instructions apply | $382.16–$458.61 (NU) | 68 (2024) |
Frequently asked questions
Which HCPCS codes are used for compression and lymphedema?
A6550 (Neg pres wound ther drsg set); A6599 (G comp bandage short stretch); A6596 (G comp bandge conform gauze); A6583 (Grad com wrap w straps bk); A6593 (Grad com accessory gmt_wrap).
Which compression and lymphedema codes does Medicare pay for most often?
A6550: 730,975 services in 2024; A6599: 170,505 services in 2024; A6596: 91,111 services in 2024; A6583: 80,433 services in 2024; A6593: 71,076 services in 2024.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under A6550
- Watch A6550 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for A6550
Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Not billing or legal advice.