V2718 HCPCS code: Press-on lens, fresnell prism, per lens
V2718 is the HCPCS Level II code for press-on lens, fresnell prism, per lens. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $34.95 to $96.72 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. Its average fee ranks 10 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 V2718
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $34.95 | $96.72 | $46.61 | $34.95 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $90.46 | — |
| AL | — | $34.95 | — |
| AR | — | $39.93 | — |
| AZ | — | $46.61 | — |
| CA | — | $46.61 | — |
| CO | — | $34.95 | — |
| CT | — | $45.19 | — |
| DC | — | $36.25 | — |
| DE | — | $36.25 | — |
| FL | — | $34.95 | — |
| GA | — | $34.95 | — |
| HI | — | $96.72 | — |
| IA | — | $34.95 | — |
| ID | — | $34.95 | — |
| IL | — | $38.11 | — |
| IN | — | $38.11 | — |
| KS | — | $34.95 | — |
| KY | — | $34.95 | — |
| LA | — | $39.93 | — |
| MA | — | $45.19 | — |
| MD | — | $36.25 | — |
| ME | — | $45.19 | — |
| MI | — | $38.11 | — |
| MN | — | $38.11 | — |
| MO | — | $34.95 | — |
| MS | — | $34.95 | — |
| MT | — | $34.95 | — |
| NC | — | $34.95 | — |
| ND | — | $34.95 | — |
| NE | — | $34.95 | — |
| NH | — | $45.19 | — |
| NJ | — | $43.28 | — |
| NM | — | $39.93 | — |
| NV | — | $46.61 | — |
| NY | — | $43.28 | — |
| OH | — | $38.11 | — |
| OK | — | $39.93 | — |
| OR | — | $34.95 | — |
| PA | — | $36.25 | — |
| PR | — | $50.33 | — |
| RI | — | $45.19 | — |
| SC | — | $34.95 | — |
| SD | — | $34.95 | — |
| TN | — | $34.95 | — |
| TX | — | $39.93 | — |
| UT | — | $34.95 | — |
| VA | — | $36.25 | — |
| VI | — | $43.29 | — |
| VT | — | $45.19 | — |
| WA | — | $34.95 | — |
| WI | — | $38.11 | — |
| WV | — | $36.25 | — |
| WY | — | $34.95 | — |
How the V2718 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 16 V27 codes (lowest = 1) | 10 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $14.12–$91.34 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
What changed for V2718
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $39.92 to $40.72
- 1985-01-01: V2718 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 V2718?
V2718 is the HCPCS Level II code for press-on lens, fresnell prism, per lens. Short descriptor: "Fresnell prism press-on lens".
How much does Medicare pay for V2718?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $34.95–$96.72. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover V2718?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for V2718 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $39.92 in 2025 to $40.72 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of V2718 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
- V2710 — Slab off prism, glass or plastic, per lens ($78.50–$154.85)
- V2715 — Prism, per lens ($14.23–$97.78)
- 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 2025; 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.