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Official Description

Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
Short Descr Non-sterile gauze > 48 sq in
Coverage Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s) 46 – Supplies And Surgical Dressings - Carrier priced (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion, gap-filled amounts)
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
MCM 2079
BETOS D1A – Medical/surgical supplies
TOS Code(s) S – Surgical dressings or other medical supplies
Added Date 1/1/1997
Status Code Bundled/Excluded Code
Global Days XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply
PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) 9 - Not Applicable
Multiple Procedures (51) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Bilateral Surgery (50) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Physician Supervisions 09 - Concept does not apply.
Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Co-Surgeons (62) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Team Surgery (66) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Diagnostic Imaging Family 99 - Concept Does Not Apply
APC Status Indicator Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates
MUE 0
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
IOM 100-02, 15, 100
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 243 - DME and supplies
A1 Dressing for one wound
A2 Dressing for two wounds
A3 Dressing for three wounds
GY Item or service statutorily excluded, does not meet the definition of any medicare benefit or, for non-medicare insurers, is not a contract benefit
A4 Dressing for four wounds
CC Procedure code change (use 'cc' when the procedure code submitted was changed either for administrative reasons or because an incorrect code was filed)
KX Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
XU Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service
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1997-01-01 Added Code added 1/1/1997
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