V2710 HCPCS code: Slab off prism, glass or plastic, per lens
V2710 is the HCPCS Level II code for slab off prism, glass or plastic, per lens. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $78.50 to $154.85 depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 41% from 2022 to 2024 (170 to 101 services). In 2024, 47 suppliers billed Medicare for V2710 (purchases), serving 76 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 16 of 16 V27 codes (family range $14.12–$91.34).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | V codes — Vision, hearing and speech-language pathology services |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 38 — DMEPOS: orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices and vision services |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 1985-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-10-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for V2710
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $78.50 | $154.85 | $104.66 | $78.50 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $107.53 | — |
| AL | — | $78.50 | — |
| AR | — | $97.39 | — |
| AZ | — | $99.11 | — |
| CA | — | $99.11 | — |
| CO | — | $94.65 | — |
| CT | — | $78.50 | — |
| DC | — | $92.08 | — |
| DE | — | $92.08 | — |
| FL | — | $78.50 | — |
| GA | — | $78.50 | — |
| HI | — | $114.97 | — |
| IA | — | $92.66 | — |
| ID | — | $78.50 | — |
| IL | — | $89.99 | — |
| IN | — | $89.99 | — |
| KS | — | $92.66 | — |
| KY | — | $78.50 | — |
| LA | — | $97.39 | — |
| MA | — | $78.50 | — |
| MD | — | $92.08 | — |
| ME | — | $78.50 | — |
| MI | — | $89.99 | — |
| MN | — | $89.99 | — |
| MO | — | $92.66 | — |
| MS | — | $78.50 | — |
| MT | — | $94.65 | — |
| NC | — | $78.50 | — |
| ND | — | $94.65 | — |
| NE | — | $92.66 | — |
| NH | — | $78.50 | — |
| NJ | — | $104.66 | — |
| NM | — | $97.39 | — |
| NV | — | $99.11 | — |
| NY | — | $104.66 | — |
| OH | — | $89.99 | — |
| OK | — | $97.39 | — |
| OR | — | $78.50 | — |
| PA | — | $92.08 | — |
| PR | — | $154.85 | — |
| RI | — | $78.50 | — |
| SC | — | $78.50 | — |
| SD | — | $94.65 | — |
| TN | — | $78.50 | — |
| TX | — | $97.39 | — |
| UT | — | $94.65 | — |
| VA | — | $92.08 | — |
| VI | — | $104.66 | — |
| VT | — | $78.50 | — |
| WA | — | $78.50 | — |
| WI | — | $89.99 | — |
| WV | — | $92.08 | — |
| WY | — | $94.65 | — |
How the V2710 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 16 V27 codes (lowest = 1) | 16 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $14.12–$91.34 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills V2710 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 47 |
| Referring clinicians | 57 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 76 |
| States with claims | 0 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 85 | 135 |
| 2023 | 77 | 104 |
| 2024 | 47 | 76 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for V2710, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 170 | 135 | $68.52 | $52.56 |
| 2023 | 132 | 104 | $73.59 | $55.81 |
| 2024 | 101 | 76 | $77.88 | $59.75 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52499: Refractive Lenses - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (6 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| H27.00 | Aphakia, unspecified eye | 1 |
| H27.01 | Aphakia, right eye | 1 |
| H27.02 | Aphakia, left eye | 1 |
| H27.03 | Aphakia, bilateral | 1 |
| Q12.3 | Congenital aphakia | 1 |
| Z96.1 | Presence of intraocular lens | 1 |
What changed for V2710
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $89.55 to $91.34
- 1985-01-01: V2710 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 V2710?
V2710 is the HCPCS Level II code for slab off prism, glass or plastic, per lens. Short descriptor: "Glass/plastic slab off prism".
How much does Medicare pay for V2710?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $78.50–$154.85. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover V2710?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for V2710?
Medicare policy articles that cite V2710 list 6 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include H27.00 (Aphakia, unspecified eye), H27.01 (Aphakia, right eye), H27.02 (Aphakia, left eye). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for V2710 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $89.55 in 2025 to $91.34 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of V2710 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related V27 codes
- V2700 — Balance lens, per lens ($53.63–$99.58)
- V2702 — Deluxe lens feature
- V2715 — Prism, per lens ($14.23–$97.78)
- V2718 — Press-on lens, fresnell prism, per lens ($34.95–$96.72)
- V2730 — Special base curve, glass or plastic, per lens ($7.60–$37.36)
- V2744 — Tint, photochromatic, per lens ($15.43–$26.78)
- V2745 — Addition to lens; tint, any color, solid, gradient or equal, excludes photochromatic, any lens material, per lens ($12.57–$16.76)
- V2750 — Anti-reflective coating, per lens ($23.37–$48.05)
- V2755 — U-v lens, per lens ($14.47–$27.11)
- V2756 — Eye glass case
- V2760 — Scratch resistant coating, per lens ($10.06–$36.57)
- V2761 — Mirror coating, any type, solid, gradient or equal, any lens material, per lens
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; 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.