E2511 HCPCS code: Speech generating software program, for personal computer or personal digital assistant
E2511 is the HCPCS Level II code for speech generating software program, for personal computer or personal digital assistant. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | E codes — Durable medical equipment |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 32 — DMEPOS: inexpensive or routinely purchased item |
| BETOS category | D1E — Other durable medical equipment |
| Added | 2004-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2004-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52469: Speech Generating Devices (SGD) - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for E2511
- 2004-01-01: E2511 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code E2511?
E2511 is the HCPCS Level II code for speech generating software program, for personal computer or personal digital assistant. Short descriptor: "Sgd sftwre prgrm for pc/pda".
Does Medicare cover E2511?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of E2511 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related E25 codes
- E2500 — Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, less than or equal to 8 minutes recording time ($55.73–$668.78)
- E2502 — Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 8 minutes but less than or equal to 20 minutes recording time ($170.44–$2,045.00)
- E2504 — Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 20 minutes but less than or equal to 40 minutes recording time ($224.83–$2,697.60)
- E2506 — Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 40 minutes recording time ($329.61–$3,955.55)
- E2508 — Speech generating device, synthesized speech, requiring message formulation by spelling and access by physical contact with the device ($509.71–$6,116.60)
- E2510 — Speech generating device, synthesized speech, permitting multiple methods of message formulation and multiple methods of device access ($964.56–$11,574.79)
- E2512 — Accessory for speech generating device, mounting system
- E2513 — Accessory for speech generating device, electromyographic sensor ($449.12–$4,491.00)
- E2599 — Accessory for speech generating device, not otherwise classified
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.