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Last Verified: October 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.
Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, complex (more than one lumen), includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, and all necessary supplies and equipment (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) Home Infusion Therapy |
| Common Place of Service | None 99 - Other POS |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for S5501 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS S5501 by major payers:
$13.40
$55.00
$3.00
$18.93
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HCPCS S5501
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Laxmi Kokatnur
Alegent Creighton Clinic
$68.73Published rateBanner Home Care-Arizona, Banner Home Care Pharmacy - Tucson
$19.00Published rateFlorida Hospital Home Infusion, LLP, Florida Hospital Home Infusion LLP Tampa Division
Florida Hospital Home Infusion, LLP
$8.00Published rateApricusrx LLC, Vital Care Of Sarasota
Apricusrx LLC
$4.00Published rateGulf Coast Infusion LLC, Vital Care Of Pensacola
Gulf Coast Infusion LLC
$4.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS S5501 vs. Other Home Infusion Therapy Codes
The HCPCS S5501 code is part of the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services used for Home Infusion Therapy. 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 S5501 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 |
|---|---|---|
| S5498-HCPCS | Low | Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, simple (single lumen), includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination and all necessary supplies and equipment, (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem |
| S5501-HCPCS | Low | Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, complex (more than one lumen), includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, and all necessary supplies and equipment (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem |
| S5502-HCPCS | Low | Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, implanted access device, includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination and all necessary supplies and equipment, (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem (use this code for interim maintenance of vascular access not currently in use) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS S5501. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the S5501 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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