HCPCS code A2008: Wound matrix, theraGenesis, per square centimeter2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Washington
Report A2008 for each square centimeter of TheraGenesis wound matrix supplied with a primary wound procedure for wound coverage or repair.
Medicare pays $134.00–$156.14 for A2008 in the office in Washington, from Rest of Washington to King County, WA. Which amount applies depends on the service address.
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
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What A2008 covers
A2008 identifies the TheraGenesis wound matrix supplied for wound coverage or repair. It is reported by the clinician or facility furnishing the product when it is used as part of a primary wound procedure. The measured quantity is based on the product amount in square centimeters, not the number of wounds or visits. The documentation should identify TheraGenesis and show the amount used and the wound procedure it accompanied.
This is an add-on code: submit it only with a primary procedure, and Medicare pays it within that procedure’s global period. CMS classifies A2008 as technical-component-only; a separate code covers interpretation. Keep the product quantity distinct from the procedure service in the claim record. A2008 is specific to TheraGenesis, so a different wound matrix product is reported under its own product code rather than substituted under A2008.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
Where A2008 pays more and less in Washington
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| King County, WA | $156.14 | Unavailable |
| Rest of Washington | $134.00 | Unavailable |
How the A2008 rate is calculated
Each of A2008’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · A2008
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.00
0.00 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense3.81
3.81 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.00
0.00 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.8100
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$127.26
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
Payment rules and modifiers for A2008
The CMS indicators that decide how A2008 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · A2008
Wound matrix, theraGenesis, per square centimeter
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | ZZZ | Add-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 3 | Technical component only. |
A2008 compared with similar codes
Compare codes · National
4 codes, side by side
How to choose
- A2007Wound matrixRestrata, per square centimeter
- A2007 identifies Restrata; A2008 identifies TheraGenesis. Select the code for the product actually furnished.
- A2009Symphony matrixPer square centimeter
- A2009 is for Symphony, while A2008 is for TheraGenesis. Both are product-specific codes measured per square centimeter.
- A2005Wound matrixMicrolyte, per square centimeter
- A2005 identifies Microlyte matrix. It is not interchangeable with A2008, which is specific to TheraGenesis.
A2008 billing questions
How is the quantity for A2008 counted?
Report the TheraGenesis amount in square centimeters. Document the amount used; do not count units by wound or visit.
Can A2008 be billed by itself?
No. CMS identifies it as an add-on code that must be billed with a primary procedure.
Is A2008 the wound application procedure?
No. A2008 identifies the TheraGenesis product. Report the primary wound procedure separately when performed.
What does the technical-component designation mean for this code?
CMS classifies A2008 as technical-component-only, with interpretation covered by a separate code.
Can another wound matrix be reported as A2008?
No. A2008 is specific to TheraGenesis. Use the applicable product code when a different matrix is furnished.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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