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HCPCS V5221 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Hearing aid, contralateral routing system, binaural, bte/bte
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Hearing Services

Hearing Aids

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for HCPCS V5221 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,120.20

uhc

$1,158.87

aetna

$5,409.32

cigna

$2,118.45

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For billing codeHCPCS V5221
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
V5221$1079.581528056066 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC.581519911 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
V5221$1341.631033435664 - SMITH OF GEORGIA, SMITH NORTHVIEW HOSPITALISTS271652335 - (GA) SMITH OF GEORGIAGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
V5221$2417.791396923710 - EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITYGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
V5221$1215.091982658944 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS721553462GAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
V5221$943.771043265564 - MONROE HMA, LLC, CLEARVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER200141568 - (GA) MONROE HMA LLCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
V5221$2055.121225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITYGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
V5221$1079.581487684122 - UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL586025393 - (GA) UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITYGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
V5221$1545.101790888089 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY, CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITAL586004640GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
V5221$2392.411073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
V5221$1169.431326191180 - PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF RABUN, LLC, MOUNTAIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTER202012765GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
V5221$2392.411073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
V5221$1169.431720189517 - TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL580655369 - (GA) TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITALGARural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
V5221$2275.651710992433 - 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
V5221$1379.261255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
V5221$1700.731306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI582483738GAWomen's Hospital (282NW0100X)
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 V5221 vs. Other Hearing Aids Codes

The HCPCS V5221 code is part of the Hearing Services services used for Hearing Aids. 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 V5221 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
V5215-HCPCSHighHearing aid, contralateral routing system, binaural, itc/bte
V5221-HCPCSHighHearing aid, contralateral routing system, binaural, bte/bte
V5230-HCPCSHighHearing aid, contralateral routing system, binaural, glasses

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS V5221. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the V5221 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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