Blue Cross/Blue Shield and other commercial payers develop S codes to report drugs, services, and supplies. These codes may not be used to bill services paid under any Medicare payment system. Medicare does not reimburse for services under S codes.
Flutter device
Swivel adapter
Tracheostomy supply, not otherwise classified
Mucus trap
Mandibular orthopedic repositioning device, each
Haberman feeder for cleft lip/palate
Enuresis alarm, using auditory buzzer and/or vibration device
Infection control supplies, not otherwise specified
Supplies for home delivery of infant
Gradient pressure aid (sleeve and glove combination), custom made
Continued
Gradient pressure aid (sleeve and glove combination), ready made
Gradient pressure aid (sleeve), custom made, medium weight
Gradient pressure aid (sleeve), custom made, heavy weight
Gradient pressure aid (sleeve), ready made
Gradient pressure aid (glove), custom made, medium weight
Gradient pressure aid (glove), custom made, heavy weight
Gradient pressure aid (glove), ready made
Gradient pressure aid (gauntlet), ready made
Gradient pressure exterior wrap
Padding for compression bandage, roll
Compression bandage, roll
Splint, prefabricated, digit (specify digit by use of modifier)
Splint, prefabricated, wrist or ankle
Splint, prefabricated, elbow
Camisole, post-mastectomy
Insulin syringes (100 syringes, any size)
Electrical stimulation of auricular acupuncture points; each 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient
Equestrian/hippotherapy, per session
Application of a modality (requiring constant provider attendance) to one or more areas; low-level laser; each 15 minutes
Complex lymphedema therapy, each 15 minutes
Continued
Physical or manipulative therapy performed for maintenance rather than restoration
Resuscitation bag (for use by patient on artificial respiration during power failure or other catastrophic event)
Home uterine monitor with or without associated nursing services
Intra-vaginal motion sensor system, provides biofeedback for pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation device
Ultrafiltration monitor
Automated eeg monitoring
Paranasal sinus ultrasound
Omnicardiogram/cardiointegram
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for gall stones (if performed with ercp, use 43265)
Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing
Coma stimulation per diem
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
Global fee urgent care centers
Services provided in an urgent care center (list in addition to code for service)
Vertebral axial decompression, per session
Home visit for wound care
Home visit, phototherapy services (e.g., bili-lite), including equipment rental, nursing services, blood draw, supplies, and other services, per diem
Telemonitoring of patient in their home, including all necessary equipment; computer system, connections, and software; maintenance; patient education and support; per month
Back school, per visit
Home health aide or certified nurse assistant, providing care in the home; per hour