hcpcs data

V5273

Assistive listening device, for use with cochlear implant

Medicare: Non-covered by Medicare statuteV seriesAdded January 01, 2002

What V5273 means

V5273 (Ald for cochlear implant) belongs to the HCPCS Level II V series (Vision Services; Hearing Services). Its Medicare coverage status is Non-covered by Medicare statute. This item or service is excluded from Medicare coverage by statute.

Part B pricing: Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.).

Code details

Short description
Ald for cochlear implant
Coverage code
S = Non-covered by Medicare statute
Pricing indicator
00 = Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator
9 = Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established(pricing indicator is '99')
Type of service
K = Hearing items and services (eff 04/95)
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2002
Code added date
January 01, 2002
Data year
2026

Questions about V5273

What is HCPCS code V5273?

HCPCS code V5273 is a Level II code in the V series (Vision Services; Hearing Services). Its full description is: "Assistive listening device, for use with cochlear implant"

Is V5273 a CPT code?

No. V5273 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code V5273?

The Medicare coverage code for V5273 is "Non-covered by Medicare statute". This item or service is excluded from Medicare coverage by statute.

When was HCPCS code V5273 added?

V5273 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2002. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2002.

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