V5040 HCPCS code: Hearing aid, monaural, body worn, bone conduction
V5040 is the HCPCS Level II code for hearing aid, monaural, body worn, bone conduction. Its Medicare coverage code is S (Non-covered by Medicare statute): Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | V codes — Vision, hearing and speech-language pathology services |
| Coverage code | S — Non-covered by Medicare statute |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | O1F — Hearing and speech services |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1995-01-01 |
What changed for V5040
- 1986-01-01: V5040 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 V5040?
V5040 is the HCPCS Level II code for hearing aid, monaural, body worn, bone conduction. Short descriptor: "Body-worn hearing aid bone".
Does Medicare cover V5040?
Coverage code S — Non-covered by Medicare statute. Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Related V50 codes
- V5008 — Hearing screening
- V5010 — Assessment for hearing aid
- V5011 — Fitting/orientation/checking of hearing aid
- V5014 — Repair/modification of a hearing aid
- V5020 — Conformity evaluation
- V5030 — Hearing aid, monaural, body worn, air conduction
- V5050 — Hearing aid, monaural, in the ear
- V5060 — Hearing aid, monaural, behind the ear
- V5070 — Glasses, air conduction
- V5080 — Glasses, bone conduction
- V5090 — Dispensing fee, unspecified hearing aid
- V5095 — Semi-implantable middle ear hearing prosthesis
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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.