HCPCS Code E2500

Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, less than or equal to 8 minutes recording time
Code effective Jan 01, 2019

HCPCS Section
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

E2500 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, less than or equal to 8 minutes recording time or (Sgd digitized pre-rec <=8min) for short. HCPCS E2500 has been effective since 01/01/2019 and applies to Used durable medical equipment (DME).

HCPCS Code Details - E2500

HCPCS Level II Code
Section E - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
HCPCS Code E2500
Description

Long description:
Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, less than or equal to 8 minutes recording time

Short description:
Sgd digitized pre-rec <=8min

HCPCS Pricing indicator 32 - Inexpensive & routinely purchased DME (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code D1E - Other DME
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service A - Used durable medical equipment (DME)
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2019
Date added Added Jan 01, 2004

See also

  • HCPCS E2402 · Negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, stationary or portable

  • HCPCS E2502 · Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 8 minutes but less than or equal to 20 minutes recording time

  • HCPCS E2504 · Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 20 minutes but less than or equal to 40 minutes recording time

  • HCPCS E2506 · Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 40 minutes recording time

  • HCPCS E2508 · Speech generating device, synthesized speech, requiring message formulation by spelling and access by physical contact with the device

  • HCPCS E2510 · Speech generating device, synthesized speech, permitting multiple methods of message formulation and multiple methods of device access

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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