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HCPCS Code for Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196

HCPCS code A6196 for Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing as maintained by CMS falls under Miscellaneous Dressing and Wound Supplies .

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Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing

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