S0199 HCPCS code: Medically induced abortion by oral ingestion of medication including all associated services and supplies (e.g., patient counseling, office visits, confirmation of pregnancy by hcg, ultrasound to confirm duration of pregnancy, ultrasound to confirm completion of abortion) except drugs
S0199 is the HCPCS Level II code for medically induced abortion by oral ingestion of medication including all associated services and supplies (e.g., patient counseling, office visits, confirmation of pregnancy by hcg, ultrasound to confirm duration of pregnancy, ultrasound to confirm completion of abortion) except drugs. Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | S codes — Temporary national codes (non-Medicare) |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-01-01 |
What changed for S0199
- 2001-01-01: S0199 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 S0199?
S0199 is the HCPCS Level II code for medically induced abortion by oral ingestion of medication including all associated services and supplies (e.g., patient counseling, office visits, confirmation of pregnancy by hcg, ultrasound to confirm duration of pregnancy, ultrasound to confirm completion of abortion) except drugs. Short descriptor: "Med abortion inc all ex drug".
Does Medicare cover S0199?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Related S01 codes
- S0104 — Zidovudine, oral, 100 mg
- S0106 — Bupropion hcl sustained release tablet, 150 mg, per bottle of 60 tablets
- S0108 — Mercaptopurine, oral, 50 mg
- S0109 — Methadone, oral, 5 mg
- S0117 — Tretinoin, topical, 5 grams
- S0119 — Ondansetron, oral, 4 mg (for circumstances falling under the medicare statute, use hcpcs q code)
- S0122 — Injection, menotropins, 75 iu
- S0126 — Injection, follitropin alfa, 75 iu
- S0128 — Injection, follitropin beta, 75 iu
- S0132 — Injection, ganirelix acetate, 250 mcg
- S0136 — Clozapine, 25 mg
- S0137 — Didanosine (ddi), 25 mg
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; 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.