V2799 HCPCS code: Vision item or service, miscellaneous
V2799 is the HCPCS Level II code for vision item or service, miscellaneous. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $51.14 per service for V2799 across 1,017 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume rose 42% from 2022 to 2024 (715 to 1,017 services). In 2024, 90 suppliers billed Medicare for V2799 (purchases), serving 306 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | V codes — Vision, hearing and speech-language pathology services |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 46 — Priced by the Medicare contractor (no national fee) |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 1985-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2015-01-01 |
Who bills V2799 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 90 |
| Referring clinicians | 121 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 306 |
| States with claims | 4 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 118 | 159 |
| 2023 | 119 | 321 |
| 2024 | 90 | 306 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for V2799, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 715 | 159 | $47.54 | $36.46 |
| 2023 | 1,251 | 321 | $59.83 | $45.66 |
| 2024 | 1,017 | 306 | $67.37 | $51.14 |
States with the most V2799 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 306 | $51.21 |
| California | 173 | $51.07 |
| New Jersey | 156 | $54.28 |
| Pennsylvania | 150 | $50.53 |
What changed for V2799
- 1985-01-01: V2799 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 V2799?
V2799 is the HCPCS Level II code for vision item or service, miscellaneous. Short descriptor: "Misc vision item or service".
How much does Medicare pay for V2799?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $51.14 per service (average allowed $67.37).
Does Medicare cover V2799?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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)
- 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)
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Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under V2799
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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.