S8990 HCPCS code: Physical or manipulative therapy performed for maintenance rather than restoration
S8990 is the HCPCS Level II code for physical or manipulative therapy performed for maintenance rather than restoration. 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 | 2003-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-04-01 |
What changed for S8990
- 2003-04-01: S8990 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 S8990?
S8990 is the HCPCS Level II code for physical or manipulative therapy performed for maintenance rather than restoration. Short descriptor: "Pt or manip for maint".
Does Medicare cover S8990?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Related S89 codes
- S8930 — Electrical stimulation of auricular acupuncture points; each 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient
- S8940 — Equestrian/hippotherapy, per session
- S8948 — Application of a modality (requiring constant provider attendance) to one or more areas; low-level laser; each 15 minutes
- S8950 — Complex lymphedema therapy, each 15 minutes
- S8999 — Resuscitation bag (for use by patient on artificial respiration during power failure or other catastrophic event)
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Next steps
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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.