HCPCS Level II A6593: Accessory for Gradient Compression Garment or Wrap with Adjustable Straps

HCPCS Level II code A6593 describes an accessory for a gradient compression garment or wrap with adjustable straps, indicating an item used to provide graduated compression support as part of compression therapy; service type: durable medical equipment/accessory; typical site of service: outpatient clinics, home health settings, or durable medical equipment suppliers where compression garments and related accessories are provided.

For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Salivary Hormone Testing, Bone Turnover Markers Testing, Parathyroid Hormone, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium Testing.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A patient recovering from deep vein thrombosis and chronic venous insufficiency presents to an outpatient vascular clinic for ongoing compression therapy. The clinician prescribes a gradient compression garment and orders an accessory A6593 — an adjustable strap or wrap component — to improve fit and patient adherence. The accessory is dispensed by a durable medical equipment (DME) supplier after verification of medical necessity documentation, measurement of limb circumference, and confirmation of payer coverage. Typical workflow: initial vascular evaluation and diagnosis, measurement and fitting by DME or orthotics specialist, prior authorization if required by the payer, delivery and patient education on donning/doffing, and follow-up assessment for skin integrity and effectiveness of compression.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`29580`	Application of multi-layer compression system, leg, for venous ulcer	Often performed before or in conjunction with ordering compression accessories for wound care management
`29581`	Application of adjustable compression system, leg, includes assessment	Related when a custom adjustable wrap with accessory straps is fitted and assessed
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), used by physician, non‑covered item	Used to report miscellaneous supplies; payers may require this for non‑specific accessory components if `A6593` is not recognized
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	May be billed when therapists train patients in donning/doffing and functional use of compression garments
`99456`	Work related or medical disability evaluation services	May be used when return-to-work medical assessments consider compression needs (note: use payer-specific rules)

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
52	Modifier ‑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…
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…
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
56	Modifier ‑56 indicates the reporting provider furnished only the preoperative management for a surgical procedure and did not perform the intraoperative or postoperative care. It is used in…	- Use Modifier -56 when a provider performs only the preoperative management in a split‑care situation (one physician manages preop care while a different physician performs the intraoperative…
P5	Modifier P5 denotes a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operative procedure and is used only with anesthesia CPT codes 00100–01999. The anesthesia provider must append P5…	- Use modifier P5 only when the anesthesia provider determines the patient is moribund and not expected to survive without the operation, and append it only to anesthesia CPT codes 00100–01999…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207X00000X	Orthopaedic Surgery Physician	An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated…
207RG0300X	Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician	An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects o…
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…
207K00000X	Allergy & Immunology Physician	An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Select…
231HA2500X	Assistive Technology Supplier Audiologist	Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers · Audiologist
364SA2100X	Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Clinical Nurse Specialist
103G00000X	Clinical Neuropsychologist	A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to norma…
171000000X	Military Health Care Provider	Active duty military health care providers not otherwise classified who need to be separately identified for operational, clinical, or administrative …

Related Payer Policy Updates

Specialty: Endocrinology1 / 3

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Policy	Payer	Effective Date
Salivary Hormone Testing	Oscar Health	2026-10-01
Bone Turnover Markers Testing	Oscar Health	2026-10-01
Parathyroid Hormone, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium Testing	Oscar Health	2026-10-01
Testosterone — Coverage Criteria for Measurement and Monitoring	Oscar Health	2026-10-01
Thyroid Disease Testing	Oscar Health	2026-10-01

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, leg, for venous ulcer	Often performed before or in conjunction with ordering compression accessories for wound care management
`29581`	Application of adjustable compression system, leg, includes assessment	Related when a custom adjustable wrap with accessory straps is fitted and assessed
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), used by physician, non‑covered item	Used to report miscellaneous supplies; payers may require this for non‑specific accessory components if `A6593` is not recognized
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	May be billed when therapists train patients in donning/doffing and functional use of compression garments
`99456`	Work related or medical disability evaluation services	May be used when return-to-work medical assessments consider compression needs (note: use payer-specific rules)

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
52	Modifier ‑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…
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…
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
56	Modifier ‑56 indicates the reporting provider furnished only the preoperative management for a surgical procedure and did not perform the intraoperative or postoperative care. It is used in…	- Use Modifier -56 when a provider performs only the preoperative management in a split‑care situation (one physician manages preop care while a different physician performs the intraoperative…
P5	Modifier P5 denotes a moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operative procedure and is used only with anesthesia CPT codes 00100–01999. The anesthesia provider must append P5…	- Use modifier P5 only when the anesthesia provider determines the patient is moribund and not expected to survive without the operation, and append it only to anesthesia CPT codes 00100–01999…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207X00000X	Orthopaedic Surgery Physician	An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated…
207RG0300X	Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician	An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects o…
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…
207K00000X	Allergy & Immunology Physician	An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Select…
231HA2500X	Assistive Technology Supplier Audiologist	Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers · Audiologist
364SA2100X	Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Clinical Nurse Specialist
103G00000X	Clinical Neuropsychologist	A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to norma…
171000000X	Military Health Care Provider	Active duty military health care providers not otherwise classified who need to be separately identified for operational, clinical, or administrative …

Related Payer Policy Updates

Specialty: Endocrinology1 / 3

5 rows

Policy	Payer	Effective Date
Salivary Hormone Testing	Oscar Health	2026-10-01
Bone Turnover Markers Testing	Oscar Health	2026-10-01
Parathyroid Hormone, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium Testing	Oscar Health	2026-10-01
Testosterone — Coverage Criteria for Measurement and Monitoring	Oscar Health	2026-10-01
Thyroid Disease Testing	Oscar Health	2026-10-01

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 Level II A6593: Accessory for Gradient Compression Garment or Wrap with Adjustable Straps

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code A6593 describe and in what clinical settings is it commonly used?

Which payers are included in the analysis and does coverage require anything special?

What documentation and workflow steps are described before A6593 is dispensed?

Which HCPCS/CPT modifiers are commonly used with A6593 and when are they applied?

What related CPT codes might appear on the same claim or in the care pathway with A6593?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code A6593 describe and in what clinical settings is it commonly used?

Which payers are included in the analysis and does coverage require anything special?

What documentation and workflow steps are described before A6593 is dispensed?

Which HCPCS/CPT modifiers are commonly used with A6593 and when are they applied?

What related CPT codes might appear on the same claim or in the care pathway with A6593?

References