HCPCS Codes & Insurance Billing Information for Huggers

Typical HCPCS Codes utilized for billing / reimbursement, to be confirmed specific to your patient/customer requirements, are:

L - Codes - Post-Surgical Pocketed Compression Bra / Binder with Chest Pads

• L8001, L8002

• Huggers have Drain Management & Huggers for Post Surgical and Lymphedema Management  

A - Codes - Lymphedema Gradient Compression Bra and Gradient Compression Garment

• A6568, A6528, A6549, A6519 (all Huggers) 

• A6589 (HuggerARIA)
• A6593 (Prima/Vida Extenders)
• A - Codes require a Lymphedema Diagnosis & Prescription: I89.0, I97.2, 197.89, Q82.0
• FDA Registration # 3030926968 - Huggers - Class 1, Therapeutic Medical Binder
  
  

L & A - Code Pro-Tips:

• L & A - Codes for Huggers do not require a PDAC Letter
• MAP/MSRP Pricing - While a supplier cannot go below MAP/MSRP pricing when billing, you can fairly bill above the MAP/MSRP based on your overhead costs, etc. per your Jurisdiction guidelines.
• Links to additional Medicare information resources:
  
  • CMS.GOV - Fee Schedule 2026,  CGSMEDICARE.COM - Codes,    DMEPDAC.COM 
  • Jurisdiction Fees & Contacts: Jurisdiction A, Jurisdiction B, Jurisdiction C, Jurisdiction D. Suppliers are responsible for following appropriate and accurate billing practices.

• • Updated Modifiers effective Jan 2026 - not applicable to the Hugger HCPC Codes above but great information to have!

• Uniform Allowance 
  • Eligible for Uniform Allowance coverage (First Responder, Airline, Med Pro, etc.)  - ask your Provider!

• Check out our Insurance Article for patients HERE
  • Provide your patient with our Referral Form -  one stop shop form to use with your patients' Huggers (either through you or a referral) with required billing information in one place 🫶🏼
  • Don't want the extra paperwork? No worries, just make sure Prairie Wear's name is on the prescription for your patient!

Please note: Prairie Wear does not coordinate, verify or process insurance requests. This article is for educational purposes only and not legal advice. We just make really awesome compression bras to help you & your patients feel better & get better 💛