--- title: Huggers are insurance eligible! HCPCS Codes & Insurance Billing Information description: Prairie Wear Huggers are front closure, gradient compression bras. Huggers are your post surgical bra and lymphedema bra top choice, with optional Extenders (accessories) and are insurance eligible for coverage by most public & private insurance under both L & A HCPCS codes. --- [Skip to content](https://education.prairiewear.com/knowledge/are-huggers-covered-by-insurance-1#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Prairie Wear Logo - Horizontal Stacked - White - 2025.png\]](https://education.prairiewear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Prairie%20Wear%20Logos%20and%20Tagline%20-%202025/Prairie%20Wear%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20Stacked%20-%20White%20-%202025.png?height=40&name=Prairie%20Wear%20Logo%20-%20Horizontal%20Stacked%20-%20White%20-%202025.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [PRAIRIEWEAR.COM](https://www.prairiewear.com/) [PRAIRIEWEAR.COM](https://www.prairiewear.com/) Hi! How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Typical **HCPCS Codes** utilized for billing and reimbursement, to be confirmed specific to your patient/customer requirements*,* are: **L - Codes - Post-Surgical Pocketed Compression Bra / Binder with Chest Pads** - L8001, L8002 - [Drain Management](https://education.prairiewear.com/knowledge/do-huggers-have-drain-management?hsLang=en) & [Post-Surgical Recovery / Lymphedema Management](https://education.prairiewear.com/knowledge/medical-huggers-for-post-surgical-and-lymphedema-management?hsLang=en)   **A - Codes - Lymphedema Gradient Compression Bra & 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](https://www.cgsmedicare.com/medicare_dynamic/jc/coding-verification/search.aspx) - MAP/MSRP unit price – You can't bill below MAP/MSRP but you can bill above it based on overhead and your Jurisdiction guidelines. - Fee & Jurisidiction resources: - [CMS.GOV - Fee Schedule 2026,](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/dmepos/dmepos-fee-schedule)[CGSMEDICARE.COM - Codes, ](https://www.cgsmedicare.com/jc/pubs/news/2023/12/cope147943.html)[DMEPDAC.COM ](https://dmepdac.com/palmetto/PDACv2.nsf/DIDC/Z5X289FZR6~Code%20Verification) - Jurisdiction Info: **[A](https://med.noridianmedicare.com/web/jadme/fees-news/fee-schedules), [B](https://www.cgsmedicare.com/medicare_dynamic/fees/jb/search.asp), [C](https://www.cgsmedicare.com/medicare_dynamic/fees/jc/search.asp), [D.](https://med.noridianmedicare.com/web/jddme/fees-news/fee-schedules)** Suppliers are responsible for following appropriate and accurate billing practices. - [Updated Modifiers](https://cgsmedicare.com/jb/pubs/news/2023/12/cope147943.html) effective Jan 2026 - n/a to any Hugger HCPCS Codes  ---   --- **Patient & Reimbursement Tips:** - Insurance Article for patients [HERE](https://education.prairiewear.com/knowledge/huggers-are-covered-by-insurance?hsLang=en) - If you're located outside of the US, contact your insurance provider or benefits coordinator to confirm coverage and reimbursement. - [Hugger Collection Guide](https://education.prairiewear.com/hubfs/Hugger%20Brochure%20-%202026/Hugger%20Brochure%20-%20Email%20-%202026/Prairie%20Wear%20%7C%20Compression%20Bra%20Guide%20%7C%20Email%20December%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) & [Referral Form](https://education.prairiewear.com/hubfs/Sales/Referral%20Forms/Prairie%20Wear%20-%20Compression%20Garment%20Referral%20Form%20-%20Editable%20-%20July%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) – one form for all Hugger orders, billing info included 🫶🏼 - Prescription – Skip the extra paperwork — just include Prairie Wear on the script. - Uniform Allowance**  -** Eligible for Uniform Allowance coverage (First Responder, Airline, Med Pro, etc.)  - ask your Provider! --- Disclaimer: Prairie Wear does not coordinate, verify or process insurance requests. 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