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HCPCS Code for Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories A6550

HCPCS code A6550 for Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories as maintained by CMS falls under Compression Garments and Stockings.

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Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories

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