S-code: Temporary national codes (non-Medicare) Temporary national codes (non-Medicare)

533 codes

Billing context

S-codes are temporary national codes established for private payers and Medicaid programs. They are not payable by Medicare; whether a payer recognizes an S-code, and how it pays, varies by payer and contract.

S-codes, page 4 of 6
Code	Long descriptor	Payment limit (Q4 2026)	Added	Status
S5160	Emergency response system; installation and testing	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5161	Emergency response system; service fee, per month (excludes installation and testing)	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5162	Emergency response system; purchase only	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5165	Home modifications; per service	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5170	Home delivered meals, including preparation; per meal	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5175	Laundry service, external, professional; per order	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5180	Home health respiratory therapy, initial evaluation	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5181	Home health respiratory therapy, nos, per diemNOC / NOS	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5185	Medication reminder service, non-face-to-face; per month	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5190	Wellness assessment, performed by non-physician	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5199	Personal care item, nos, eachNOC / NOS	—	Jan 1, 2003	Active
S5497	Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, not otherwise classified; includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, and all necessary supplies and equipment (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diemNOC / NOS	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5498	Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, simple (single lumen), includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination and all necessary supplies and equipment, (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5501	Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, complex (more than one lumen), includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, and all necessary supplies and equipment (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5502	Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, implanted access device, includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination and all necessary supplies and equipment, (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem (use this code for interim maintenance of vascular access not currently in use)	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5517	Home infusion therapy, all supplies necessary for restoration of catheter patency or declotting	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5518	Home infusion therapy, all supplies necessary for catheter repair	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5520	Home infusion therapy, all supplies (including catheter) necessary for a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (picc) line insertion	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5521	Home infusion therapy, all supplies (including catheter) necessary for a midline catheter insertion	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5522	Home infusion therapy, insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (picc), nursing services only (no supplies or catheter included)	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5523	Home infusion therapy, insertion of midline venous catheter, nursing services only (no supplies or catheter included)	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S5550	Insulin, rapid onset, 5 units	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5551	Insulin, most rapid onset (lispro or aspart); 5 units	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5552	Insulin, intermediate acting (nph or lente); 5 units	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5553	Insulin, long acting; 5 units	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5560	Insulin delivery device, reusable pen; 1.5 ml size	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5561	Insulin delivery device, reusable pen; 3 ml size	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5565	Insulin cartridge for use in insulin delivery device other than pump; 150 units	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5566	Insulin cartridge for use in insulin delivery device other than pump; 300 units	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5570	Insulin delivery device, disposable pen (including insulin); 1.5 ml size	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S5571	Insulin delivery device, disposable pen (including insulin); 3 ml size	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S8030	Scleral application of tantalum ring(s) for localization of lesions for proton beam therapy	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8032	Low-dose computed tomography for lung cancer screening	—	Oct 1, 2014	Ended Sep 30, 2016
S8035	Magnetic source imaging	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S8037	Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (mrcp)	—	Jul 1, 2001	Active
S8040	Topographic brain mapping	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S8042	Magnetic resonance imaging (mri), low-field	—	Apr 1, 2002	Active
S8055	Ultrasound guidance for multifetal pregnancy reduction(s), technical component (only to be used when the physician doing the reduction procedure does not perform the ultrasound, guidance is included in the cpt code for multifetal pregnancy reduction - 59866)	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8080	Scintimammography (radioimmunoscintigraphy of the breast), unilateral, including supply of radiopharmaceutical	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
S8085	Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (f-18 fdg) imaging using dual-head coincidence detection system (non-dedicated pet scan)	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
S8092	Electron beam computed tomography (also known as ultrafast ct, cine ct)	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S8096	Portable peak flow meter	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S8097	Asthma kit (including but not limited to portable peak expiratory flow meter, instructional video, brochure, and/or spacer)	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8100	Holding chamber or spacer for use with an inhaler or nebulizer; without mask	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8101	Holding chamber or spacer for use with an inhaler or nebulizer; with mask	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8110	Peak expiratory flow rate (physician services)	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S8120	Oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 unit equals 1 cubic foot	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S8121	Oxygen contents, liquid, 1 unit equals 1 pound	—	Oct 1, 2003	Active
S8130	Interferential current stimulator, 2 channel	—	Jan 1, 2012	Active
S8131	Interferential current stimulator, 4 channel	—	Jan 1, 2012	Active
S8185	Flutter device	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8186	Swivel adapter	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8189	Tracheostomy supply, not otherwise classifiedNOC / NOS	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8210	Mucus trap	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
S8262	Mandibular orthopedic repositioning device, each	—	Apr 1, 2002	Ended Jun 30, 2015
S8265	Haberman feeder for cleft lip/palate	—	Apr 1, 2002	Active
S8270	Enuresis alarm, using auditory buzzer and/or vibration device	—	Jul 1, 2005	Active
S8301	Infection control supplies, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS	—	Jul 1, 2004	Active
S8415	Supplies for home delivery of infant	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8420	Gradient pressure aid (sleeve and glove combination), custom made	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8421	Gradient pressure aid (sleeve and glove combination), ready made	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8422	Gradient pressure aid (sleeve), custom made, medium weight	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8423	Gradient pressure aid (sleeve), custom made, heavy weight	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8424	Gradient pressure aid (sleeve), ready made	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8425	Gradient pressure aid (glove), custom made, medium weight	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8426	Gradient pressure aid (glove), custom made, heavy weight	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8427	Gradient pressure aid (glove), ready made	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8428	Gradient pressure aid (gauntlet), ready made	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8429	Gradient pressure exterior wrap	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8430	Padding for compression bandage, roll	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8431	Compression bandage, roll	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8450	Splint, prefabricated, digit (specify digit by use of modifier)	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8451	Splint, prefabricated, wrist or ankle	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8452	Splint, prefabricated, elbow	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8460	Camisole, post-mastectomy	—	Apr 1, 2003	Active
S8490	Insulin syringes (100 syringes, any size)	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S8930	Electrical stimulation of auricular acupuncture points; each 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient	—	Apr 1, 2012	Active
S8940	Equestrian/hippotherapy, per session	—	Apr 1, 2005	Active
S8948	Application of a modality (requiring constant provider attendance) to one or more areas; low-level laser; each 15 minutes	—	Jan 1, 2004	Active
S8950	Complex lymphedema therapy, each 15 minutes	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S8990	Physical or manipulative therapy performed for maintenance rather than restoration	—	Apr 1, 2003	Active
S8999	Resuscitation bag (for use by patient on artificial respiration during power failure or other catastrophic event)	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
S9001	Home uterine monitor with or without associated nursing services	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S9002	Intra-vaginal motion sensor system, provides biofeedback for pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation device	—	Apr 1, 2024	Active
S9007	Ultrafiltration monitor	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
S9015	Automated eeg monitoring	—	Jan 1, 2001	Ended Dec 31, 2015
S9024	Paranasal sinus ultrasound	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S9025	Omnicardiogram/cardiointegram	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
S9034	Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for gall stones (if performed with ercp, use 43265)	—	Apr 1, 2002	Active
S9055	Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S9056	Coma stimulation per diem	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S9061	Home administration of aerosolized drug therapy (e.g., pentamidine); administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, all necessary supplies and equipment (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
S9083	Global fee urgent care centers	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S9088	Services provided in an urgent care center (list in addition to code for service)	—	Jan 1, 2001	Active
S9090	Vertebral axial decompression, per session	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active
S9097	Home visit for wound care	—	Oct 1, 2004	Active
S9098	Home visit, phototherapy services (e.g., bili-lite), including equipment rental, nursing services, blood draw, supplies, and other services, per diem	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S9110	Telemonitoring of patient in their home, including all necessary equipment; computer system, connections, and software; maintenance; patient education and support; per month	—	Jan 1, 2013	Active
S9117	Back school, per visit	—	Jan 1, 2002	Active
S9122	Home health aide or certified nurse assistant, providing care in the home; per hour	—	Jan 1, 2000	Active