HCPCS E2506 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Durable Medical Equipment • Speech Generating Devices, Software, and Accessories |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS E2506 by major payers:
$2,193.16
$1,704.89
$1,877.74
$3,871.36
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | E2506 | $2185.75 | 1033435664 - SMITH OF GEORGIA, SMITH NORTHVIEW HOSPITALISTS | 271652335 - (GA) SMITH OF GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $161.21 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 262037695 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $1612.23 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582422542 - ATLANTA WOMENS HEALTH GROUP, P.C. | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | E2506 | $364.83 | 1255891958 - PIEDMONT NEWTON EKG BILLING LLC | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $161.21 | 1801883780 - TANNER MEDICAL CENTER, INC, TANNER HEALTH SYSTEM | 581790149 - (GA) TANNER MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $161.21 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | E2506 | $5455.97 | 1598964082 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $137.02 | 1508900101 - MICHAEL KOCH | 208418894 - (GA) PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $1127.55 | 1700830247 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY, MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586001307 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | E2506 | $5455.97 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $1127.55 | 1497064679 - JENKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - JENKINS | 581158547 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY DBA JENKINS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | E2506 | $4637.72 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $1370.40 | 1881144889 - NGMC BARROW LLC, NGMC BARROW | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | E2506 | $2064.32 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | E2506 | $1503.42 | 1861478851 - CLINCH COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 586011853 - (GA) CLINCH COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS E2506 vs. Other Speech Generating Devices, Software, and Accessories Codes
The HCPCS E2506 code is part of the Durable Medical Equipment services used for Speech Generating Devices, Software, and Accessories. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS E2506 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| E2504-HCPCS | High | Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 20 minutes but less than or equal to 40 minutes recording time |
| E2506-HCPCS | High | Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 40 minutes recording time |
| E2508-HCPCS | High | Speech generating device, synthesized speech, requiring message formulation by spelling and access by physical contact with the device |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS E2506. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the E2506 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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