A6521 G com garmnt glove nght cust

Gradient compression garment, glove, padded, for nighttime use, custom, each

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for A6521

DMEPOS fee schedule, July 2026 (DME26-C)

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status X: statutory exclusion, not paid under the PFS.

Payer policies and prior authorization for A6521

1 of 1 payer prior-auth lists that name A6521 require prior authorization or set conditions: Humana.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List (PAL)

Payer coverage policies that name A6521

A6521 appears in 6 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaCarbon Dioxide Laser (0427)listed, no stance (range A6501-A6549)Jul 8, 2026payer document
AetnaComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Treatments (0447)
Ketamine metabolite (2R,6R)-hydroxynorketamine, metformin, topical ketamine, Topical dimethyl sulfoxide, Anakinra, Sarilumab -
not covered (range A6515-A6527)Jul 16, 2026payer document
AetnaLymphedema (0069)covered if criteria are metFeb 25, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiGarments (L.1.04.400)covered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiProsthetics (L.1.04.401)covered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandCompression Garments_Stockingscovered if criteria are metApr 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2027: PA added, Humana
  • Jul 1, 2024: PA removed, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
  • Jan 1, 2024: PA added, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in MA, OH, VA, WA.

  • AZ: $598.79 (dme), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $379.31 (health_first_colorado), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IN: $415.28 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • VA: $451.58 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • VT: $417.72 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $501.75 (medical_equipment_supplies), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), effective Apr 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.