HCPCS V5261 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 | • Hearing Services • Hearing Aids |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS V5261 by major payers:
$2,823.70
$5,017.44
$2,589.53
$2,192.16
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1497064679 - JENKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - JENKINS | 273100894 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1154377166 - FLOYD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC, ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER | 581973570 - (GA) FLOYD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC. | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN | 581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | V5261 | $5125.00 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1881144889 - NGMC BARROW LLC, NGMC BARROW | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1730110826 - EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | 582257925 - (GA) EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1962435792 - HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC, HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | 711045290 - (GA) HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1972731800 - MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, L.L.C., WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | 870764535 - (GA) MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, LLC D/B/A WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1700830247 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY, MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586001307 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | V5261 | $6316.06 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 881014763 | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1417157405 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 901116753 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1669488250 - ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 586002491 - (GA) ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1326191180 - PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF RABUN, LLC, MOUNTAIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTER | 202012765 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1306896253 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA, SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER | 586004467 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | V5261 | $5000.00 | 1710992433 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, JEFFERSON HOSPITAL | 581309961 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 V5261 vs. Other Hearing Aids Codes
The HCPCS V5261 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 V5261 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 |
|---|---|---|
| V5260-HCPCS | High | Hearing aid, digital, binaural, ITE |
| V5261-HCPCS | High | Hearing aid, digital, binaural, BTE |
| V5262-HCPCS | Moderate | Hearing aid, disposable, any type, monaural |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS V5261. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the V5261 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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