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HCPCS L8501 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Tracheostomy speaking valve
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Prosthetic Procedures

Voice Prosthetics and Accessories

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for HCPCS L8501 by major payers:

bcbs

$128.83

uhc

$86.05

aetna

$94.27

cigna

$146.86

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For billing codeHCPCS L8501
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United
L8501$48.221952776023 - KRISTINA JIMENEZ300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PCAZFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
L8501$58.501902957541 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD MEDICAL CLINIC586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATEDGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L8501$88.731710992433 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, JEFFERSON HOSPITAL581309961 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLEGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L8501$76.411235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER586002922GARural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
L8501$72.451366479099 - UNILAB CORPORATION, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LAB710897031CAClinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X)
United
L8501$87.761306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI582483738GAWomen's Hospital (282NW0100X)
United
L8501$76.411457329435 - PAULDING MEDICAL CENTER, INC., WELLSTAR PAULDING HOSPITAL582095884 - (GA) PAULDING MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L8501$118.981770684284 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL586010602 - (GA) THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY GEORGIAGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L8501$146.271528056066 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC.581519911 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L8501$76.411861478851 - CLINCH COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY586011853 - (GA) CLINCH COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITYGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L8501$65.101255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
L8501$72.451023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER710897031TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L8501$76.411255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L8501$79.691194779702 - JOHN D. ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.580566121 - JOHN D ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L8501$132.211992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL581928247 - (GA) PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS L8501 vs. Other Voice Prosthetics and Accessories Codes

The HCPCS L8501 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for Voice Prosthetics 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 L8501 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
L8500-HCPCSModerateArtificial larynx, any type
L8501-HCPCSLowTracheostomy speaking valve
L8505-HCPCSLowArtificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L8501. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the L8501 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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