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HCPCS Code for Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than 5 inches, per yard A6449

HCPCS code A6449 for Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than 5 inches, per yard as maintained by CMS falls under Bandages .

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Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than 5 inches, per yard

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