SuppliesA6196Alginate Wound Dressing
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.
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 (HCPCS A6196)
- 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.
- Coverage varies by payer — DWO and supporting documentation required.



