S8265 Haberman feeder
Also known as: Haberman bottle, cleft palate feeder
Haberman feeder specialized bottle designed for oral feeding of infants with poor suck reflex or cleft palate.
In Plain Language
Special feeding bottle; Squeeze bottle feeder
Clinical Context
Supplied for feeding infants with cleft palate, weak suck, or other sucking difficulties enabling oral nutrition intake.
RVU Information
CPT S8265 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S8265?
CPT S8265 (Haberman feeder) is a S Codes code. Haberman feeder specialized bottle designed for oral feeding of infants with poor suck reflex or cleft palate.
Is S8265 covered by insurance?
S8265 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Supplied for feeding infants with cleft palate, weak suck, or other sucking difficulties enabling oral nutrition intake.
When is CPT S8265 used?
Supplied for feeding infants with cleft palate, weak suck, or other sucking difficulties enabling oral nutrition intake.
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