HCPCS Level II · Temporary national codes (non-Medicare)
S5497Home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, not otherwise classified; includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, and all necessary supplies and equipment (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem
✓ Active
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About S5497
S5497 is an HCPCS Level II code in the S series (temporary national codes (non-Medicare)), describing home infusion therapy, catheter care / maintenance, not otherwise classified; includes administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, and all necessary supplies and equipment (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2002.
Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).
Details
- Short description
- Hit cath care noc
- Date added
- 01/01/2002
- Action effective
- 01/01/2002
- BETOS
- Z2
Related S54xx codes
Common questions about S5497
Is HCPCS S5497 still valid?
- Yes. S5497 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover S5497?
- 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.