V2730 HCPCS code: Special base curve, glass or plastic, per lens
V2730 is the HCPCS Level II code for special base curve, glass or plastic, per lens. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $7.60 to $37.36 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 9 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 V2730
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $7.60 | $37.36 | $34.42 | $25.81 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $34.89 | — |
| AL | — | $25.81 | — |
| AR | — | $34.42 | — |
| AZ | — | $33.44 | — |
| CA | — | $33.44 | — |
| CO | — | $25.81 | — |
| CT | — | $26.46 | — |
| DC | — | $25.81 | — |
| DE | — | $25.81 | — |
| FL | — | $25.81 | — |
| GA | — | $25.81 | — |
| HI | — | $37.36 | — |
| IA | — | $25.81 | — |
| ID | — | $25.81 | — |
| IL | — | $31.90 | — |
| IN | — | $31.90 | — |
| KS | — | $25.81 | — |
| KY | — | $25.81 | — |
| LA | — | $34.42 | — |
| MA | — | $26.46 | — |
| MD | — | $25.81 | — |
| ME | — | $26.46 | — |
| MI | — | $31.90 | — |
| MN | — | $31.90 | — |
| MO | — | $25.81 | — |
| MS | — | $25.81 | — |
| MT | — | $25.81 | — |
| NC | — | $25.81 | — |
| ND | — | $25.81 | — |
| NE | — | $25.81 | — |
| NH | — | $26.46 | — |
| NJ | — | $25.81 | — |
| NM | — | $34.42 | — |
| NV | — | $33.44 | — |
| NY | — | $25.81 | — |
| OH | — | $31.90 | — |
| OK | — | $34.42 | — |
| OR | — | $25.81 | — |
| PA | — | $25.81 | — |
| PR | — | $7.60 | — |
| RI | — | $26.46 | — |
| SC | — | $25.81 | — |
| SD | — | $25.81 | — |
| TN | — | $25.81 | — |
| TX | — | $34.42 | — |
| UT | — | $25.81 | — |
| VA | — | $25.81 | — |
| VI | — | $25.81 | — |
| VT | — | $26.46 | — |
| WA | — | $25.81 | — |
| WI | — | $31.90 | — |
| WV | — | $25.81 | — |
| WY | — | $25.81 | — |
How the V2730 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 16 V27 codes (lowest = 1) | 9 |
| 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 V2730
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $27.32 to $27.86
- 1985-01-01: V2730 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 V2730?
V2730 is the HCPCS Level II code for special base curve, glass or plastic, per lens. Short descriptor: "Special base curve".
How much does Medicare pay for V2730?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $7.60–$37.36. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover V2730?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for V2730 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $27.32 in 2025 to $27.86 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of V2730 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)
- V2718 — Press-on lens, fresnell prism, per lens ($34.95–$96.72)
- 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.