A6597 — Gradient compression bandage roll, elastic long stretch, linear yard, any width, each
A6597 is a HCPCS Level II code for gradient compression bandage roll, elastic long stretch, linear yard, any width, each. It belongs to the Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Administrative section. Whether Medicare pays it depends on the coverage rule below.
Medicare coverage: Carrier judgment
Coverage is decided by your Medicare contractor, not by national policy. Whether this is paid depends on the LCD for your jurisdiction and on what the documentation supports.
From the coverage field of the CMS Alpha-Numeric HCPCS File, release 2026Q3-Jul. This states Medicare’s position on the code, not on your particular claim.
Physician fee schedule statusX
Statutory exclusion. The item or service is not within the statutory definition of 'physician services', so the fee schedule never pays it.
Global period: XXX
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The CMS record for A6597
- Long descriptor
- Gradient compression bandage roll, elastic long stretch, linear yard, any width, each
- Short descriptor
- G comp bandage long stretch
- Added
- January 1, 2024
- BETOS
- O1L
- Pricing indicator
- 40 — DMEPOS
The official wording. This is what the code means.
CMS's 28-character form, which is what shows up on a remittance advice.
When CMS introduced the code.
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service — CMS's own analytic grouping.
Lymphedema compression treatment items, effective 1 January 2024.
Codes adjacent to A6597
HCPCS has no hierarchy — related items simply sit next to each other in the numbering. If A6597 is not quite right, the correct code is very often within a few positions of it.
- A6588Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each
- A6589Gradient pressure wrap with adjustable straps, bra, each
- A6590External urinary catheters; disposable, with wicking material, for use with suction pump, per month
- A6591External urinary catheter; non-disposable, for use with suction pump, per month
- A6593Accessory for gradient compression garment or wrap with adjustable straps, not-otherwise specified
- A6594Gradient compression bandaging supply, bandage liner, lower extremity, any size or length, each
- A6595Gradient compression bandaging supply, bandage liner, upper extremity, any size or length, each
- A6596Gradient compression bandaging supply, conforming gauze, per linear yard, any width, each
- A6598Gradient compression bandage roll, elastic medium stretch, per linear yard, any width, each
- A6599Gradient compression bandage roll, inelastic short stretch, per linear yard, any width, each
- A6600Gradient compression bandaging supply, high density foam sheet, per 250 square centimeters, each
- A6601Gradient compression bandaging supply, high density foam pad, any size or shape, each
- A6602Gradient compression bandaging supply, high density foam roll for bandage, per linear yard, any width, each
- A6603Gradient compression bandaging supply, low density channel foam sheet, per 250 square centimeters, each
- A6604Gradient compression bandaging supply, low density flat foam sheet, per 250 square centimeters, each
- A6605Gradient compression bandaging supply, padded foam, per linear yard, any width, each
Questions about A6597
What is HCPCS code A6597?
A6597 is a HCPCS Level II code for gradient compression bandage roll, elastic long stretch, linear yard, any width, each. It sits in the Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Administrative section.
Does Medicare cover A6597?
The CMS HCPCS file marks A6597 as "Carrier judgment". Coverage is decided by your Medicare contractor, not by national policy. Whether this is paid depends on the LCD for your jurisdiction and on what the documentation supports.
How is A6597 paid under the physician fee schedule?
A6597 carries PFS status code X. Statutory exclusion. The item or service is not within the statutory definition of 'physician services', so the fee schedule never pays it.