HCPCS A6246 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 • Hydrogel Dressings |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS A6246 by major payers:
$11.75
$7.39
$9.42
$16.20
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | A6246 | $5.88 | 1790057420 - BAMA HEART DOC, P.C., ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR MEDICINE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | A6246 | $5.88 | 1679845531 - DANA HEMSTREET | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | A6246 | $5.88 | 1013553197 - AMY MOORE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X) |
United | A6246 | $6.76 | 1851400485 - GEORGE HEMSTREET | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | A6246 | $13.88 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | A6246 | $8.85 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | A6246 | $25.39 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6246 | $9.38 | 1770684284 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586010602 - (GA) THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY GEORGIA | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A6246 | $7.82 | 1811000177 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS PA | 570634747 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS, P.A. | SC | Single Specialty Group (193400000X) |
United | A6246 | $6.92 | 1154377166 - FLOYD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC, ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER | 581973570 - (GA) FLOYD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC. | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6246 | $9.22 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | A6246 | $6.63 | 1245201094 - SCREVEN COUNTY HOSPITAL | 273100946 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A6246 | $6.63 | 1326079260 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF LIBERTY COUNTY, LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 586025016 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A6246 | $25.39 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6246 | $5.88 | 1255379566 - WILLAMETTE COMMUNITY HEALTH SOLUTIONS, CASCADE HEALTH SOLUTIONS | 930421470 | OR | Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse (163WD0400X) |
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 A6246 vs. Other Hydrogel Dressings Codes
The HCPCS A6246 code is part of the Medical And Surgical Supplies services used for Hydrogel 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 A6246 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A6245-HCPCS | Low | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing |
| A6246-HCPCS | Low | Hydrogel 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 |
| A6247-HCPCS | Low | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size 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 A6246. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the A6246 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
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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