HCPCS Code S5550

Insulin, rapid onset, 5 units
Code effective Oct 01, 2003

HCPCS Section
Commercial Payers (Temporary Codes)

S5550 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Insulin, rapid onset, 5 units or (Insulin rapid 5 u) for short. HCPCS S5550 has been effective since 10/01/2003 and applies to Other medical items or services.

HCPCS Code Details - S5550

HCPCS Level II Code
Section S - Commercial Payers (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code S5550
Description

Long description:
Insulin, rapid onset, 5 units

Short description:
Insulin rapid 5 u

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - 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 or value is not established
Coverage code I - Not payable by Medicare
BETOS2 code Z2 - Undefined codes
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 9 - Other medical items or services
Effective date Effective Oct 01, 2003
Date added Added Oct 01, 2003

See also

  • HCPCS S5523 · Home infusion therapy, insertion of midline venous catheter, nursing services only (no supplies or catheter included)

  • HCPCS S5551 · Insulin, most rapid onset (lispro or aspart); 5 units

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

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