A6545 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS A6545 is officially defined as "Gradient compression wrap, non-elastic, below knee, 30-50 mmhg, used as a surgical dressing, each." HCPCS A6545 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS A6545 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.