HCPCS A6550 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 • Compression Garments and Stockings |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS A6550 by major payers:
$26.68
$18.13
$21.84
$25.93
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | A6550 | $15.22 | 1093753386 - WILLAMETTE COMMUNITY HEALTH SOLUTIONS, CASCADE HEALTH SOLUTIONS | 930421470 | OR | Community Based Hospice Care Agency (251G00000X) |
United | A6550 | $10.21 | 1235153883 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM, INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD LIFESTYLE CENTER AND HOSPITAL | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6550 | $56.56 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6550 | $10.55 | 1134259328 - BORBAS SURGICAL SUPPLY, INC | 113568895 - (NY) BORBAS SURGICAL SUPPLY INC | NY | Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (332B00000X) |
United | A6550 | $15.31 | 1821017831 - BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC, BACON COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CLINIC | 582224545 - (GA) BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | A6550 | $17.81 | 1225031750 - JASPER HEALTH SERVICES, INC., JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 582510435 - (GA) JASPER HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A6550 | $56.56 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6550 | $10.55 | 1134259328 - BORBAS SURGICAL SUPPLY, INC | 113568895 - (NY) BORBAS SURGICAL SUPPLY INC | NY | Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (332B00000X) |
United | A6550 | $12.94 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | A6550 | $37.29 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6550 | $56.56 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6550 | $17.81 | 1073567038 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS | 721553462 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6550 | $24.63 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | A6550 | $61.45 | 1588640692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 580566256 - (GA) EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A6550 | $15.22 | 1417157405 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 711018941 - CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 A6550 vs. Other Compression Garments and Stockings Codes
The HCPCS A6550 code is part of the Medical And Surgical Supplies services used for Compression Garments and Stockings. 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 A6550 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A6549-HCPCS | Moderate | Gradient compression stocking/sleeve, not otherwise specified |
| A6550-HCPCS | Low | Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories |
| A6590-HCPCS | Moderate | External urinary catheters; disposable, with wicking material, for use with suction pump, per month |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS A6550. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the A6550 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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