Summary & Overview
HCPCS A2044: Biobrane Glove for Hand Wound Dressing
HCPCS Level II code A2044 represents a single Biobrane glove — a biosynthetic temporary wound dressing used primarily for partial-thickness burns and comparable hand injuries. Nationally, the code matters for burn centers, outpatient surgical facilities, and clinics that manage hand burns because it identifies a device-specific supply distinct from general dressings and affects billing, supply chain tracking, and device utilization reporting.
Key payers covered in this overview include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find concise context on the clinical role of a Biobrane glove, typical sites of use, and the implications for billing and coding workflows. The publication provides benchmarks where available, notes on coding practice and claim submission considerations tied to device-specific HCPCS reporting, and summaries of payer coverage patterns when publicly disclosed. The content also highlights potential intersections with reimbursement policy updates and facility supply management that influence national utilization patterns.
This summary is intended for coding professionals, revenue cycle managers, clinicians involved in burn care, and policy analysts seeking a clear, national-level briefing on HCPCS Level II code A2044 and its clinical and billing significance.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code A2044 describes a Biobrane glove, each, a specialized temporary biosynthetic wound dressing designed for management of partial-thickness burns and other partial-thickness skin injuries of the hand. The service type associated with this code is application or supply of a biosynthetic wound dressing for hand injuries. The typical site of service is ambulatory surgical center, hospital outpatient department, burn center, or other outpatient clinic settings where topical biosynthetic dressings are applied or supplied.
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Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A typical patient is an adult or pediatric patient with partial-thickness burns, superficial dermal injuries, or donor-site wounds requiring a temporary biosynthetic wound covering. The patient presents to an outpatient burn clinic, emergency department, or operating room for wound debridement and application of a single-use Biobrane glove (A2044) on one hand to protect exposed dermis, reduce pain, and promote moist wound healing during epithelialization. The clinical workflow includes wound assessment, cleansing and gentle debridement under local or regional anesthesia as needed, measurement of the hand for glove sizing, application of the Biobrane glove to the prepared wound with appropriate dressing and immobilization, and patient instructions for wound care and follow-up. Subsequent visits typically include dressing checks, possible partial dressing changes, monitoring for infection, and removal of residual material once re-epithelialization is adequate.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
25 | Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of a procedure | Use when a distinct E/M visit occurs on the same day as glove application and documentation supports a separate and significant E/M |