HCPCS Level II A6449: Light Compression Elastic Bandage, 3–5 in

HCPCS Level II code A6449 describes a light compression elastic bandage, knitted or woven, with a width of at least three inches but less than five inches, billed per yard; this item is typically supplied as a durable medical supply for compression therapy and would commonly be used in outpatient clinics, durable medical equipment suppliers, home health settings, and physician offices for management of edema, venous insufficiency, or post‑procedural support.

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HCPCS Level II A6449: Light Compression Elastic Bandage, 3–5 in

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 68-year-old patient presents to a primary care clinic with mild lower‑leg edema and superficial skin irritation after chronic venous insufficiency. The clinician determines that a light compression bandage is appropriate for short‑term compression and coverage of dressings. A clinician or medical assistant measures the required length, dispenses the elastic knitted/woven bandage in the specified width (≥3 inches and <5 inches), and documents the quantity in yards. The product A6449 is provided at the point of care; documentation includes the indication (e.g., venous stasis dermatitis, post‑procedural dressing support), measurements, wound or edema assessment, and patient education on application and wear. Typical workflow steps: patient assessment → determination of compression bandage need → measurement and selection of A6449 (per yard) → application or demonstration → documentation of diagnosis linkage and quantity dispensed in the medical record and on the claim. Typical sites of service include outpatient clinics, physician offices, wound care centers, and home health visits when provided by a qualified clinician or supplier.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`29580`	Application of multi‑layer compression system; lower extremity (for ulcer, venous insufficiency)	Often performed in wound care visits where `A6449` bandage material is used as part of compression layering
`29581`	Application of multi‑layer compression system; including removal of dressing and/or debridement, when performed	Related when bandage application occurs with dressing changes or minor wound care
`97010`	Application of a modality to one or more areas; hot or cold packs	May be performed in the same visit for symptomatic relief of edema along with provision of compression bandage
`97597`	Debridement (selective) by a qualified clinician; first 20 sq cm or less	Performed in wound care visits prior to application of compression dressings
`99213`	Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, moderate complexity	Common office E/M visit during which the need for supply `A6449` is assessed and dispensed
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the service	May be used to report additional supply costs when payer policy permits alongside bandage supply billing

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
53	Modifier 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…
78	CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…	- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
P3	Modifier P3 denotes that the anesthesia patient has severe systemic disease (ASA III). It applies only to anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) and must be appended by the anesthesia provider with…	- Applies only to anesthesia procedure codes (CPT 00100–01999) and should be appended by the anesthesia provider when the patient meets the definition of "severe systemic disease" (CPT/AAPC P3;…
93	Modifier 93 denotes that a billed service was delivered synchronously via audio-only telecommunications (real-time telephone or other audio-only system). The AMA added modifier 93 in CPT Appendix A…	- When to use: Apply modifier -93 when a synchronous, real-time, two-way patient–provider encounter is conducted entirely via audio-only (telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only…
63	Modifier‑63 is appended to surgical CPT codes (20000–69990) when a procedure is performed on a neonate or infant weighing ≤ 4 kg (about 8.8 lbs). The AMA/AAPC definition specifies this use and notes…	- Use modifier -63 only for surgical procedures in the CPT 20000–69990 series performed on a neonate or infant who weighs ≤ 4 kg at the time of the procedure; it indicates increased complexity due to…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207P00000X	Emergency Medicine Physician	An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
332B00000X	Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies	A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for…
251S00000X	Community/Behavioral Health Agency	A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intell…
207XX0801X	Orthopaedic Trauma Physician	Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the eval…
364SP1700X	Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Clinical Nurse Specialist
261QE0700X	End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
374700000X	Technician	(1) A person with specialized training in a narrow field of expertise whose occupation requires training and is skilled in specific technical processe…

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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Frequently Asked Questions

References

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.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.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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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`29580`	Application of multi‑layer compression system; lower extremity (for ulcer, venous insufficiency)	Often performed in wound care visits where `A6449` bandage material is used as part of compression layering
`29581`	Application of multi‑layer compression system; including removal of dressing and/or debridement, when performed	Related when bandage application occurs with dressing changes or minor wound care
`97010`	Application of a modality to one or more areas; hot or cold packs	May be performed in the same visit for symptomatic relief of edema along with provision of compression bandage
`97597`	Debridement (selective) by a qualified clinician; first 20 sq cm or less	Performed in wound care visits prior to application of compression dressings
`99213`	Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, moderate complexity	Common office E/M visit during which the need for supply `A6449` is assessed and dispensed
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the service	May be used to report additional supply costs when payer policy permits alongside bandage supply billing

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
53	Modifier 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…
78	CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…	- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
P3	Modifier P3 denotes that the anesthesia patient has severe systemic disease (ASA III). It applies only to anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) and must be appended by the anesthesia provider with…	- Applies only to anesthesia procedure codes (CPT 00100–01999) and should be appended by the anesthesia provider when the patient meets the definition of "severe systemic disease" (CPT/AAPC P3;…
93	Modifier 93 denotes that a billed service was delivered synchronously via audio-only telecommunications (real-time telephone or other audio-only system). The AMA added modifier 93 in CPT Appendix A…	- When to use: Apply modifier -93 when a synchronous, real-time, two-way patient–provider encounter is conducted entirely via audio-only (telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only…
63	Modifier‑63 is appended to surgical CPT codes (20000–69990) when a procedure is performed on a neonate or infant weighing ≤ 4 kg (about 8.8 lbs). The AMA/AAPC definition specifies this use and notes…	- Use modifier -63 only for surgical procedures in the CPT 20000–69990 series performed on a neonate or infant who weighs ≤ 4 kg at the time of the procedure; it indicates increased complexity due to…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207P00000X	Emergency Medicine Physician	An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
332B00000X	Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies	A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for…
251S00000X	Community/Behavioral Health Agency	A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intell…
207XX0801X	Orthopaedic Trauma Physician	Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the eval…
364SP1700X	Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Clinical Nurse Specialist
261QE0700X	End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
374700000X	Technician	(1) A person with specialized training in a narrow field of expertise whose occupation requires training and is skilled in specific technical processe…

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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Frequently Asked Questions

References

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.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.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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HCPCS Level II A6449: Light Compression Elastic Bandage, 3–5 in

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What product and billing unit does HCPCS code A6449 represent?

Which modifiers are appropriate to use with A6449?

What documentation and workflow are expected when supplying A6449?

Can A6449 be billed alongside related CPT services?

Which diagnosis codes commonly support medical necessity for A6449?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What product and billing unit does HCPCS code A6449 represent?

Which modifiers are appropriate to use with A6449?

What documentation and workflow are expected when supplying A6449?

Can A6449 be billed alongside related CPT services?

Which diagnosis codes commonly support medical necessity for A6449?

References