HCPCS A6228 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Medical And Surgical Supplies • Gauze Dressings |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS A6228 by major payers:
$1.54
$1.04
$1.12
$1.45
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | A6228 | $1.85 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6228 | $3.77 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6228 | $0.86 | 1255379566 - WILLAMETTE COMMUNITY HEALTH SOLUTIONS, CASCADE HEALTH SOLUTIONS | 930421470 | OR | Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse (163WD0400X) |
United | A6228 | $3.61 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6228 | $3.78 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6228 | $2.03 | 1861615304 - THE BAXLEY AND APPLING COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, APPLING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 586002659 - (GA) APPLING HOSPITAL | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6228 | $2.08 | 1255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN | 581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6228 | $2.18 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6228 | $1.07 | 1912099094 - COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 580607088 - COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6228 | $1.07 | 1326028978 - CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | 582513901 - CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A6228 | $1.96 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6228 | $0.86 | 1497756019 - MERIWETHER COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | 870764535 - (GA) MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, LLC D/B/A WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A6228 | $0.81 | 1427189927 - DEVON DANEY | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | A6228 | $0.81 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | A6228 | $1.22 | 1104286418 - PHOENIX VAMC | 860101019 | AZ | Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (323P00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS A6228 vs. Other Gauze Dressings Codes
The HCPCS A6228 code is part of the Medical And Surgical Supplies services used for Gauze Dressings. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS A6228 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A6224-HCPCS | Low | Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing |
| A6228-HCPCS | Low | Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing |
| A6229-HCPCS | Low | Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS A6228. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the A6228 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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