Compression stockings HCPCS code
Compression stockings are usually billed under HCPCS code A6530 (Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 18-30 mmhg, each); related codes are A6531, A6532, A6533, A6534, A6535. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $39.07 for A6530, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 43,283 A6530 services from 883 suppliers in 2024. Medicare pays for 30-40 and 40-50 mmHg below-knee stockings (A6531, A6532) as a surgical dressing for open venous stasis ulcers. Since 2024 Medicare also pays for compression garments to treat lymphedema.
HCPCS codes for compression stockings
| 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) |
| A6552 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 30-40 mmhg, each | Carrier judgment | $57.97 | 7,836 (2024) |
| A6554 | Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 40 mmhg or greater, each | Carrier judgment | $79.72 | 290 (2024) |
Supplies and accessories
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6544 | Gradient compression stocking, garter belt | Carrier judgment | — | — |
Medicare revenue estimate for A6530
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, A6530 pays $390.70 in AK and $390.70 in AK, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for compression stockings?
A6530: Gradient compression stocking, below knee, 18-30 mmhg, each. Other compression stockings codes: A6531 (Compress stking bk30-40 surg); A6532 (Compress stking bk40-50 surg); A6533 (Gc stocking thighlngth 18-30); A6534 (Gc stocking thighlngth 30-40); A6535 (Gc stocking thighlngth 40+).
Does Medicare cover compression stockings?
By HCPCS coverage code — A6530: Carrier judgment; A6531: Special coverage instructions apply; A6532: Special coverage instructions apply; A6533: Carrier judgment; A6534: Carrier judgment; A6535: Carrier judgment.
How much does Medicare pay for compression stockings?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): A6530 $39.07; A6531 $61.66 to $74.00; A6532 $86.88 to $104.28; A6533 $54.86; A6534 $62.65.
Which supplies and accessories are billed with compression stockings?
A6544 (Gc stocking garter belt).
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under A6530
- Watch A6530 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for A6530
Part of Compression and lymphedema.
Related equipment
Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare utilization; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Fees are Medicare allowables (non-rural, by state), not commercial rates. Code choice depends on the exact item; check the descriptor. Not billing or legal advice.