V5140 HCPCS code: Binaural, behind the ear
V5140 is the HCPCS Level II code for binaural, behind the ear. 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 | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1995-01-01 |
What changed for V5140
- 1982-01-01: V5140 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 V5140?
V5140 is the HCPCS Level II code for binaural, behind the ear. Short descriptor: "Behind ear binaur hearing ai".
Does Medicare cover V5140?
Coverage code S — Non-covered by Medicare statute. Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Related V51 codes
- V5100 — Hearing aid, bilateral, body worn
- V5110 — Dispensing fee, bilateral
- V5120 — Binaural, body
- V5130 — Binaural, in the ear
- V5150 — Binaural, glasses
- V5160 — Dispensing fee, binaural
- V5170 — Hearing aid, cros, in the ear
- V5171 — Hearing aid, contralateral routing device, monaural, in the ear (ite)
- V5172 — Hearing aid, contralateral routing device, monaural, in the canal (itc)
- V5180 — Hearing aid, cros, behind the ear
- V5181 — Hearing aid, contralateral routing device, monaural, behind the ear (bte)
- V5190 — Hearing aid, contralateral routing, monaural, glasses
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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.