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    HCPCS Level II A6260: Wound Cleansers, Any Type, Any Size

    HCPCS Level II code A6260 describes wound cleansers, any type, any size, used to clean and irrigate wounds as a consumable supply; the service type is wound care supply and the typical site of service is outpatient clinics, wound care centers, home health, and other ambulatory settings where wound management supplies are applied during dressing changes or wound treatment procedures.

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    Clinical & Coding Specifications

    Clinical Context

    A typical patient is an adult with a non-healing lower-extremity ulcer or a postoperative wound presenting to an outpatient wound care clinic or a hospital-based clinic for cleansing and dressing. The clinician (wound care nurse, podiatrist, general surgeon, or dermatologist) evaluates the wound, documents size, depth, exudate, odor, surrounding skin, and signs of infection. Wound cleansing using a topical wound cleanser (A6260) is performed prior to debridement, dressing application, or advanced therapies. The workflow includes wound assessment, photographic documentation, informed consent for procedures as indicated, application of the cleanser to irrigate or soak the wound bed, removal of debris, and secondary dressing placement. The product A6260 may be billed when a specific marketed wound cleanser is used as part of the encounter; supplies, time spent, and concurrent procedures are documented. Typical sites of service include outpatient wound care clinics, hospital outpatient departments, skilled nursing facilities, and home health visits. Common patient scenarios involve venous stasis ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wound cleansing, and traumatic skin abrasions requiring professional wound care.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    11042Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or lessCommonly performed immediately after wound cleansing to remove necrotic tissue and prepare the wound bed
    97597Debridement (e.g., high pressure water jet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement), selective debridement only, open wounds (first 20 sq cm)May be performed following cleansing when selective removal of devitalized tissue is required; often billed by wound care clinicians
    29581Strapping; application of multi-layer compression system (for leg/ankle), without reapplicationFor venous ulcers, cleansing precedes application of compression therapy; this code represents subsequent therapeutic intervention
    11043Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or lessFor deeper wounds requiring more extensive debridement after initial cleansing
    99070Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visitUsed to report miscellaneous supplies or specialized wound cleansers when payer allows supply-level billing alongside an office visit

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    26Modifier 26 (Professional Component) identifies and bills only the professional portion of a split service — the physician’s interpretation, report, and medical judgment — when the technical…- Use CPT Modifier -26 when you are billing only the professional component (PC) of a split‑bill eligible service—i.e., you performed the physician interpretation, medical judgment and prepared a…
    52Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
    53Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
    54Modifier ‑54 (“Surgical care only”) is appended to a CPT surgical procedure when the reporting surgeon performs the intraoperative (surgical) component but does not furnish the preoperative and/or…- Use modifier -54 when the reporting surgeon provided only the intraoperative (surgical) component of a procedure and preoperative and/or postoperative management has been or will be provided by…
    55Modifier –55 indicates the billing provider furnished only postoperative management for a procedure that has a global surgical period. According to AAPC, this modifier is appended to the same CPT…- Use modifier -55 when billing the same CPT surgical code that has a 10- or 90-day global period and you, as a provider other than the original surgeon, furnished ONLY postoperative management (no…
    62Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

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    Taxonomy CodeSpecialtyNotes
    2080P0206XPediatric Gastroenterology PhysicianA pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This speciali…
    207L00000XAnesthesiology PhysicianAn anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
    207Q00000XFamily Medicine PhysicianFamily Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadt…
    171000000XMilitary Health Care ProviderActive duty military health care providers not otherwise classified who need to be separately identified for operational, clinical, or administrative …
    2279P1004XPulmonary Diagnostics Registered Respiratory TherapistIncluded in the area of pulmonary diagnostics are the following; collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological d…
    1835X0200XOncology PharmacistA licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in developing, recommending, implementing, monitoring, and modifying pharma…
    3416S0300XWater AmbulanceTransportation Services · Ambulance
    174400000XSpecialistAn individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond…

    Related ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    E11.621Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    E11.622Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
    I83.019Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
    I83.219Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of unspecified site and inflammation
    L03.115Cellulitis of right lower limb
    L03.116Cellulitis of left lower limb
    L08.9Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
    L89.003Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 3
    L89.153Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
    L89.303Pressure ulcer of unspecified buttock, stage 3

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    Related Payer Policy Updates

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    PolicyPayerEffective Date
    Salivary Hormone TestingOscar Health2026-10-01
    Parathyroid Hormone, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium TestingOscar Health2026-10-01
    Bone Turnover Markers TestingOscar Health2026-10-01
    Testosterone — Coverage Criteria for Measurement and MonitoringOscar Health2026-10-01
    Diabetes Mellitus Testing — Coverage CriteriaOscar Health2026-10-01
    Thyroid Disease TestingOscar Health2026-10-01
    Thyroid Disease Testingblue cross blue shield - louisiana2026-09-15
    Thyroid Disease TestingBlue Cross Blue Shield - New Mexico2026-09-04
    Parathyroid Hormone, Phosphorous, Calcium and Magnesium TestingBlue Cross Blue Shield - New Mexico2026-09-04
    Testosterone laboratory testing and managementPremera Bluecross2026-09-04

    Related Codes

    HCPCS-A4206-STERILE-SYRINGE-1CC-NEEDLE

    HCPCS A4206: Syringe with Needle, 1 cc or Less, Sterile

    HCPCS-A4207-STERILE-2CC-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE

    HCPCS Level II A4207: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 2 cc

    HCPCS-A4208-STERILE-3CC-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE

    HCPCS Level II A4208: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 3 cc

    HCPCS-A4209-STERILE-SYRINGE-WITH-NEEDLE-5CC-OR-GREATER

    HCPCS Level II A4209: Syringe with Needle, Sterile 5 cc or Greater

    HCPCS-A4210-NEEDLE-FREE-INJECTION-DEVICE

    HCPCS Level II A4210: Needle-free Injection Device, Each

    HCPCS-A4211-SUPPLIES-SELF-ADMINISTERED-INJECTIONS

    HCPCS Level II A4211: Supplies for Self-Administered Injections

    HCPCS-A4212-NON-CORING-NEEDLE-STYLET-CATHETER-ACCESS-SUPPLY

    HCPCS Level II A4212: Non-coring Needle or Stylet with/without Catheter

    HCPCS-A4213-STERILE-SYRINGE-20CC-OR-GREATER

    HCPCS Level II A4213: Syringe, Sterile, 20 cc or Greater, Each

    HCPCS-A4215-STERILE-NEEDLE-SINGLE-EACH

    HCPCS Level II A4215: Needle, Sterile, Any Size

    HCPCS-A4216-STERILE-DILUENT-FLUSH-10ML

    HCPCS Level II A4216: Sterile Diluent/Flush, 10 ml

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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