HCPCS Level II · Temporary national codes (non-Medicare)
S5498Home 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
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About S5498
S5498 is an HCPCS Level II code in the S series (temporary national codes (non-Medicare)), describing 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.
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 simple cath care
- Date added
- 01/01/2002
- Action effective
- 01/01/2002
- BETOS
- Z2
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Common questions about S5498
Is HCPCS S5498 still valid?
- Yes. S5498 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover S5498?
- 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.