HCPCS Level II · Temporary national codes (non-Medicare)
S0516Safety eyeglass frames
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About S0516
S0516 is an HCPCS Level II code in the S series (temporary national codes (non-Medicare)), describing safety eyeglass frames.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2001.
Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).
Details
- Short description
- Safety frames
- Date added
- 07/01/2001
- Action effective
- 07/01/2001
- BETOS
- Z2
Related S05xx codes
- S0500Disposable contact lens, per lens
- S0504Single vision prescription lens (safety, athletic, or sunglass), per lens
- S0506Bifocal vision prescription lens (safety, athletic, or sunglass), per lens
- S0508Trifocal vision prescription lens (safety, athletic, or sunglass), per lens
- S0510Non-prescription lens (safety, athletic, or sunglass), per lens
- S0512Daily wear specialty contact lens, per lens
- S0514Color contact lens, per lens
- S0515Scleral lens, liquid bandage device, per lens
- S0518Sunglasses frames
- S0580Polycarbonate lens (list this code in addition to the basic code for the lens)
- S0581Nonstandard lens (list this code in addition to the basic code for the lens)
- S0590Integral lens service, miscellaneous services reported separately
Common questions about S0516
Is HCPCS S0516 still valid?
- Yes. S0516 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover S0516?
- Its coverage code is "I": it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used). Check the local coverage determination for your region.