S9098 HCPCS code: Home visit, phototherapy services (e.g., bili-lite), including equipment rental, nursing services, blood draw, supplies, and other services, per diem
S9098 is the HCPCS Level II code for home visit, phototherapy services (e.g., bili-lite), including equipment rental, nursing services, blood draw, supplies, and other services, per diem. 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 | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-01-01 |
What changed for S9098
- 2002-01-01: S9098 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 S9098?
S9098 is the HCPCS Level II code for home visit, phototherapy services (e.g., bili-lite), including equipment rental, nursing services, blood draw, supplies, and other services, per diem. Short descriptor: "Home phototherapy visit".
Does Medicare cover S9098?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
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- S9083 — Global fee urgent care centers
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Next steps
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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.