SuppliesA6196

Alginate Wound Dressing

Name: Alginate Wound Dressing
Brand: United Healthcare Speciality RX
SKU: A6196

A highly absorbent fiber dressing that gels on contact to manage moderate to heavy wound drainage while keeping the wound bed moist. Coverage and eligibility are verified before supplies ship or are billed.

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Prescribed medical equipment — use only as directed by your healthcare provider. Not for emergency use; in an emergency call 911.

Features & options

highly absorbentsterileconformablegel formingsingle use

♻ Auto-resupply available about every 30 days.

What to expect

Soaks up heavier drainage so dressings last longer between changes.
Softens against the wound to help changes feel more comfortable.
Sterile and single-use, with resupply we can set up for you.

For providers

Billed under HCPCS A6196 (alginate/other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq in or less, each); dispensed with a written order.
Documentation should note wound type, drainage level, and dressing-change frequency to support quantities.
Selection matched to exudate level; eligibility and coverage are verified before supplies are dispensed or billed.

Documents typically needed

Standard Written Order (SWO) — Signed by the prescriber with the item, quantity, and date.
Face-to-face / chart notes — A recent visit documenting the medical need.
Wound documentation — Type, stage, and prior treatment.

We request these from your physician's office on your behalf — you don't need to gather them yourself.

Coverage is determined by your specific insurance plan and medical necessity as documented by your physician. This information is for reference and does not guarantee coverage.

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Collagen Wound Dressing

A collagen-based dressing designed to support a moist wound environment for chronic or slow-healing wounds. Coverage and eligibility are verified before supplies ship or are billed.

What to expect

Made to support wounds that have been slow to close.
Sterile and gentle, shaped to fit the wound area.
We handle resupply so your dressings arrive before you run low.

For providers (HCPCS A6021)

Billed under HCPCS A6021 (collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq in or less, each); dispensed with a written order.
Chart should document wound type, stalled healing, and change frequency to support the dressing selection and quantity.
Intended for chronic/non-healing wounds; eligibility and coverage are verified before supplies are dispensed or billed.
Coverage varies by payer — DWO and supporting documentation required.

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NPWTA9272

Disposable Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

A compact, self-contained wound suction system that includes the dressing and all components in one disposable unit, worn discreetly under clothing. Coverage and eligibility are verified before anything ships or is billed.

What to expect

Lightweight and worn under your clothes, so therapy fits into everyday life.
Everything you need comes together in one kit, with no separate canister to empty.
Good for smaller or lower-drainage wounds when a full pump isn't the right fit.

For providers (HCPCS A9272)

Billed under HCPCS A9272 (wound suction, disposable, includes dressing and all accessories/components); dispensed on a standard written order (SWO).
Chart notes should record wound type, drainage level, and prior treatment, consistent with NPWT documentation requirements.
Suited to lower-exudate wounds where a full electrical pump is not indicated; eligibility is verified before dispensing or billing.
Coverage varies by payer — DWO and supporting documentation required.

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NPWTA6550

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing Set

A sterile dressing kit with wound filler, an adhesive drape, and tubing/connector used together with an NPWT pump to keep the wound sealed under suction. Coverage and eligibility are verified before supplies ship or are billed.

What to expect

The pieces that create the airtight seal your wound pump needs to work.
Sterile and packaged for one patient's use, so each dressing change stays clean.
We can set up regular resupply so you don't run out between changes.

For providers (HCPCS A6550)

Billed under HCPCS A6550 (NPWT dressing set for an electrical pump, each); dispensed with an SWO alongside the pump.
Resupply quantities should match the ordered dressing-change frequency and be reflected in the wound care plan.
Used with a covered NPWT pump; wound type and prior treatment must be documented, and eligibility is verified before billing.
Coverage varies by payer — DWO and supporting documentation required.

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Alginate Wound Dressing

Prescribed medical equipment — use only as directed by your healthcare provider. Not for emergency use; in an emergency call 911.

Related wound care

SuppliesA6021

Collagen Wound Dressing

A collagen-based dressing designed to support a moist wound environment for chronic or slow-healing wounds. Coverage and eligibility are verified before supplies ship or are billed.

What to expect

Made to support wounds that have been slow to close.
Sterile and gentle, shaped to fit the wound area.
We handle resupply so your dressings arrive before you run low.

For providers (HCPCS A6021)

Billed under HCPCS A6021 (collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq in or less, each); dispensed with a written order.
Chart should document wound type, stalled healing, and change frequency to support the dressing selection and quantity.
Intended for chronic/non-healing wounds; eligibility and coverage are verified before supplies are dispensed or billed.
Coverage varies by payer — DWO and supporting documentation required.

Request a quote Start a request

NPWTA9272

Disposable Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

What to expect

Lightweight and worn under your clothes, so therapy fits into everyday life.
Everything you need comes together in one kit, with no separate canister to empty.
Good for smaller or lower-drainage wounds when a full pump isn't the right fit.

For providers (HCPCS A9272)

Billed under HCPCS A9272 (wound suction, disposable, includes dressing and all accessories/components); dispensed on a standard written order (SWO).
Chart notes should record wound type, drainage level, and prior treatment, consistent with NPWT documentation requirements.
Suited to lower-exudate wounds where a full electrical pump is not indicated; eligibility is verified before dispensing or billing.
Coverage varies by payer — DWO and supporting documentation required.

Request a quote Start a request

NPWTA6550

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing Set

What to expect

The pieces that create the airtight seal your wound pump needs to work.
Sterile and packaged for one patient's use, so each dressing change stays clean.
We can set up regular resupply so you don't run out between changes.

For providers (HCPCS A6550)

Billed under HCPCS A6550 (NPWT dressing set for an electrical pump, each); dispensed with an SWO alongside the pump.
Resupply quantities should match the ordered dressing-change frequency and be reflected in the wound care plan.
Used with a covered NPWT pump; wound type and prior treatment must be documented, and eligibility is verified before billing.
Coverage varies by payer — DWO and supporting documentation required.

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Alginate Wound Dressing

Features & options

What to expect

For providers

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Collagen Wound Dressing

Disposable Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing Set

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Alginate Wound Dressing

Features & options

What to expect

For providers

Related wound care

Collagen Wound Dressing

Disposable Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing Set