HealthKeepers, Inc. | Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Medicaid productsJuly 25, 2023
Change to DME bandages, dressings, gauze, tape, and preparation solutions
Please note, this communication applies to Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Medicaid products offered by HealthKeepers, Inc.
Effective October 1, 2023, HealthKeepers, Inc. will align the benefit limits for bandages, dressings, gauze, tape, and preparation solutions with Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) benefit limits. The affected codes are listed below. This change will affect the current reimbursement policy and related claims processing rules associated with the listed codes.
HealthKeepers, Inc. will no longer reimburse for any amount that exceeds the DMAS benefit limits for Anthem HealthKeepers Plus members.
HealthKeepers, Inc. will only reimburse providers for quantities exceeding DMAS limits when prescribed by a physician, documented on a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN), and authorized by HealthKeepers, Inc. HealthKeepers, Inc. follows the same criteria as DMAS in determining all medical necessity approval.
We recommend that providers visit the online provider manual to review all authorization, appeals, and reconsideration processes.
Code | Description | Billing unit | DMAS limit |
A4216 | Sterile water, saline and/or dextrose, diluent/flush, 10 ml | Each | 60/month |
A4217 | Sterile water/saline 500 ml | Each | 60/month |
A4244 | Alcohol or peroxide, per pint | Per pint | 3/month |
A4246 | Betadine or pHisoHex solution, per pint | Pint | 3/month |
A4247 | Betadine or iodine swabs/wipes, per box | Box of 50 | 3/month |
A4450 | Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 sq. in. | 1 unit = 18 sq. in | 120/month |
A4452 | Tape, waterproof, per 18 sq. in. | 1 unit = 18 sq. in. | 120/month |
A4461 | Surgical dressing holder, non-reusable, each | Each | 31/month |
A4463 | Surgical dressing holder, reusable, each | Each | 2/3 months |
A6010 | Collagen based wound filler, dry form, per gram of collagen | Gram | 4 grams/month |
A6011 | Collagen based wound filler, gel/paste, per gram of collagen | Gram | 4 grams/month |
A6021 | Collagen dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each | Each | 31/month |
A6022 | Collagen dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each | Each | 31/month |
A6023 | Collagen dressing, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each | Each | 31/month |
A6024 | Collagen dressing wound filler, per 6 inches | Each | 31/month |
A6025 | Gel sheet, for dermal or epidermal applications, (for example, silicone, hydrogel, other), each | Each | 31/month |
A6154 | Wound pouch, each | Each | 15/month |
A6196 | Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6197 | Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than 48 sq. in., each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6198 | Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 48 sq. in. each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6199 | Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, per 6 inches | Each | 31/month |
A6203 | Composite dressing, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6204 | Composite dressing, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., any size with adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6205 | Composite dressing, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6206 | Contact layer, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6207 | Contact layer, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6208 | Contact layer, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6209 | Foam dressing, wound cover, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 12/month |
A6210 | Foam dressing, wound cover, pad size more than | Each | 12/month |
A6211 | Foam dressing, wound cover pad size more than | Each | 12/month |
A6212 | Foam dressing, wound cover, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 12/month |
A6214 | Foam dressing, wound cover pad size more than | Each | 12/month |
A6215 | Foam dressing, wound filler, per gram | Gram | 4 grams/month |
A6216 | Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 600/month |
A6217 | Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 600/month |
A6218 | Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 600/month |
A6219 | Gauze, non-impregnated, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 180/month |
A6220 | Gauze, non-impregnated, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 180/month |
A6221 | Gauze, non-impregnated, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 180/month |
A6222 | Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 36/month |
A6223 | Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, pad size 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 36/month |
A6224 | Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 36/month |
A6228 | Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, pad size | Each | 65/month |
A6229 | Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 65/month |
A6230 | Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 65/month |
A6231 | Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6232 | Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, pad size greater than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to | Each | 31/month |
A6233 | Gauze, impregnated, hydrogel, for direct wound contact, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6234 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, pad size 16 sq. in. or less without adhesive border, each dressing. | Each | 12/month |
A6235 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 12/month |
A6236 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 12/month |
A6237 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 12/month |
A6238 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 12/month |
A6239 | Hydrocolloid, dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 12/month |
A6240 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, paste, per fluid ounce | Ounce | 12/month |
A6241 | Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, dry form, per gram | Gram | 12/month |
A6242 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6243 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad size more than | Each | 31/month |
A6244 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad size more than | Each | 31/month |
A6245 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6246 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad size more than | Each | 15/month |
A6247 | Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, pad size more than | Each | 15/month |
A6248 | Hydrogel dressing, wound filler, gel, per fluid ounce | Ounce | 4 ounces/month |
A6250 | Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size | Each | 2/month |
A6251 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, pad size | Each | 180/month |
A6252 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than 48 sq. in. without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 180/month |
A6253 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 48 sq. in. without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 180/month |
A6254 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, pad size | Each | 15/month |
A6255 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6256 | Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 15/month |
A6257 | Transparent film, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6258 | Transparent film, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6259 | Transparent film more than 48 sq. in., each dressing | Each | 31/month |
A6260 | Wound cleansers, any type, any size | IC | 4/month |
A6261 | Wound filler, gel/paste, per fluid ounce, not elsewhere classified | Ounce | 4 ounces/month |
A6262 | Wound filler, dry form, per gram, not elsewhere classified | Gram | 4 grams/month |
A6266 | Gauze, impregnated, other than water, normal saline, or zinc paste, any width, per linear yard | Per linear yard | 50 yards/month |
A6402 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | Each | 600/month |
A6403 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than | Each | 300/month |
A6404 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than | Each | 300/month |
A6407 | Packing strips, non-impregnated, up to 2 inches in width, per linear yard | Per linear yard | 50 yards/month |
A6410 | Eye pad, sterile, each | Each | 15/month |
A6411 | Eye pad, non-sterile, each | Each | 15/month |
A6412 | Eye patch, occlusive, each | Each | 15/month |
A6413 | Adhesive bandage, first-aid type, any size, each | Each | 15/month |
A6441 | Padding, bandage, non-elastic, non-woven/non-knitted, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than | Per linear yard | 144 yards/month |
A6442 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width less than 3 inches per yard | Per linear yard | 144 yards/month |
A6443 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than 5 inches, per yard | Per linear yard | 144 yards/month |
A6444 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to 5 inches, per yard | Per linear yard | 144 yards/month |
A6445 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width less than 3 inches, per yard | Per linear yard | 144 yards/month |
A6446 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than | Per linear yard | 144 yards/month |
A6447 | Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to 5 inches, per yard | Per linear yard | 144 yards/month |
A6448 | Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width less than 3 inches | Per yard | 2/3 months |
A6449 | Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than 5 inches, per yard | Per yard | 2/3 months |
A6450 | Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to 5 inches, per yard | Per yard | 2/3 months |
A6452 | High compression bandage, elastic, kitted/woven, load resistance greater than or equal to 1.35 foot pounds at 50 percent maximum stretch, width greater than or equal to | Per yard | 2/3 months |
A6453 | Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width less than 3 inches | Per yard | 2/3 months |
A6454 | Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than | Per yard | 2/3 months |
A6455 | Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to 5 inches | Per yard | 2/3 months |
A6456 | Zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to 3 inches and less than 5 inches | Per yard | 2/3 months |
A6457 | Tubular dressing with or without elastic, any width | Per linear yard | 2/3 months |
If you have any questions about this communication, call Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Provider Services at 800-901-0020.
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