V5336 HCPCS code: Repair/modification of augmentative communicative system or device (excludes adaptive hearing aid)
V5336 is the HCPCS Level II code for repair/modification of augmentative communicative system or device (excludes adaptive hearing aid). 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 | 1990-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1991-01-01 |
What changed for V5336
- 1990-01-01: V5336 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 V5336?
V5336 is the HCPCS Level II code for repair/modification of augmentative communicative system or device (excludes adaptive hearing aid). Short descriptor: "Repair communication device".
Does Medicare cover V5336?
Coverage code S — Non-covered by Medicare statute. Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
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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.