HCPCS A6522: Gradient Compression Garment, Arm, Padded, Nighttime

HCPCS Level II code A6522 describes a padded, gradient compression garment for the arm intended for nighttime use, classified as a durable medical equipment item used to provide limb compression therapy to manage lymphedema or post-surgical swelling; service type: durable medical equipment (compression garment); typical site of service: home or inpatient/outpatient clinical settings where fitted garments are used for overnight compression.

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HCPCS A6522: Gradient Compression Garment, Arm, Padded, Nighttime

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A patient with chronic lymphedema of the upper extremity following mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection is prescribed a night-time padded gradient compression arm garment (A6522) to reduce nocturnal swelling and support daytime compression regimen. The typical workflow: outpatient specialty clinic (lymphedema therapist, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or breast surgery clinic) evaluates limb volume, documents persistent pitting edema, skin changes, or recurrent cellulitis risk; conservative measures (manual lymphatic drainage, daytime compression sleeve) are reviewed; a padded nighttime garment is ordered when nocturnal elevation alone is insufficient or when patient reports worsening morning stiffness and heaviness. Measurement by a certified fitter or therapist is performed, the device is supplied by a DME supplier, and home use instructions and follow-up are documented.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97001`	Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity	Initial therapist evaluation that may document need for nighttime compression
`97112`	Neuromuscular reeducation	Therapy session often used as part of lymphedema rehabilitation programs
`97140`	Manual therapy techniques (e.g., lymphatic drainage)	Manual lymphatic drainage performed prior to or alongside compression therapy
`99070`	Supplies and materials provided by physician over and above usual office supplies	When a clinic provides the garment or associated supplies directly
`99499`	Unlisted evaluation and management service	Occasionally used for specialized documentation when no specific code applies

Related Modifiers

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2084P0800X	Psychiatry Physician	A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, …
207Q00000X	Family Medicine Physician	Family 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…
251300000X	Local Education Agency (LEA)	The term local education agency means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State to either provide admin…
207RH0000X	Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician	An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, cl…
207ZC0500X	Cytopathology Physician	A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions an…
163WE0900X	Enterostomal Therapy Registered Nurse	Nursing Service Providers · Registered Nurse
170100000X	Ph.D. Medical Genetics	A medical geneticist works in association with a medical specialist, is affiliated with a clinical genetics program, and serves as a consultant to med…

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
`97001`	Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity	Initial therapist evaluation that may document need for nighttime compression
`97112`	Neuromuscular reeducation	Therapy session often used as part of lymphedema rehabilitation programs
`97140`	Manual therapy techniques (e.g., lymphatic drainage)	Manual lymphatic drainage performed prior to or alongside compression therapy
`99070`	Supplies and materials provided by physician over and above usual office supplies	When a clinic provides the garment or associated supplies directly
`99499`	Unlisted evaluation and management service	Occasionally used for specialized documentation when no specific code applies

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier
[object Object]
76
P1
62
93

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
251B00000X	Case Management Agency	An organization that is responsible for providing case management services. The agency provides services which assist an individual in gaining access…
2084P0800X	Psychiatry Physician	A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, …
207Q00000X	Family Medicine Physician	Family 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…
251300000X	Local Education Agency (LEA)	The term local education agency means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State to either provide admin…
207RH0000X	Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician	An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, cl…
207ZC0500X	Cytopathology Physician	A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions an…
163WE0900X	Enterostomal Therapy Registered Nurse	Nursing Service Providers · Registered Nurse
170100000X	Ph.D. Medical Genetics	A medical geneticist works in association with a medical specialist, is affiliated with a clinical genetics program, and serves as a consultant to med…

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

Showing 1–10 of 633

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 A6522: Gradient Compression Garment, Arm, Padded, Nighttime

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code A6522 represent and when is it used?

Which modifiers are commonly used with A6522 and what do they indicate?

What clinical documentation and workflow are described for prescribing A6522?

Which CPT codes are related to services that support provision of A6522?

Which payers are mentioned as covering A6522 and does the page list coverage criteria?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code A6522 represent and when is it used?

Which modifiers are commonly used with A6522 and what do they indicate?

What clinical documentation and workflow are described for prescribing A6522?

Which CPT codes are related to services that support provision of A6522?

Which payers are mentioned as covering A6522 and does the page list coverage criteria?

References