Reference · CY 2026
HCPCS Code

A6196

Wound Cover Dressing, ≤16 sq in

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing

2026 CMS Reimbursement
$10.49 per dressing
Category
Secondary dressing — outer protective layer

Reference only. The rate shown is the Medicare reimbursement amount published by CMS — not Total Surgical pricing. It reflects the published 2026 CMS DMEPOS fee schedule. Final reimbursement is subject to medical necessity, complete documentation, payer coverage, supplier accreditation, and applicable LCD guidance. Not a guarantee of payment.

WoundKit Product Mapping

PDAC-verified products under A6196

ProductSize
Silicone Plus Dressing4" × 4"
Silicone Plus Dressing5" × 5"

Code assignment based on PDAC verification at time of publication. Codes subject to change per CMS policy.

Clinical Use

When this code applies

Used as an outer protective layer over a primary wound dressing. Manages drainage, secures the primary dressing in place, and provides a barrier against external contaminants.

Common indications
  • Post-surgical incision protection over a primary collagen dressing
  • Wounds requiring exudate management
  • Wounds in areas where shower-resistant coverage supports patient adherence
Billing & Documentation

What to know before billing A6196

Documentation requirements include — but are not limited to — wound identification, measurement standards, vascular status, nutritional assessment, complicating factors, evidence of improvement, treatment goals, a Standard Written Order (SWO), and proof of delivery. Refer to the most current CMS LCD for surgical dressings.

Related Codes

Codes commonly used alongside A6196

See A6196 captured automatically.

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