HCPCS Code A6250: Skin Sealants, Protectants, Moisturizers, Ointments, Any Type, Any Size

Get paid for every claim. Our billing guide for HCPCS code A6250 gives you the essential documentation, modifiers, and coverage tips for skin sealants and protectants.

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There is no single code for all wound supplies. HCPCS A-codes describe categories such as foam, alginate, or composite dressings, and A6250 describes skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size. Select the code that matches the product dispensed and include a clear narrative and SWO.

Elastic bandages and wraps are billed with the appropriate supply A-code that matches the product description and size. Check your payer’s fee schedule for the elastic wrap code used in your region and submit documentation that supports medical necessity and quantity.

A6250 is a HCPCS Level II supply code for topical skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, and ointments of any type, any size supplied to a patient for barrier care. Coverage is limited and policy-dependent, so verify the applicable payer criteria, obtain prior authorization when required, and submit complete information with each claim.