V5090 Hearing aid dispensing fee
Also known as: hearing aid dispensing fee, hearing aid fitting fee
Professional dispensing fee for monaural (single-ear) hearing aid fitting and adjustment services.
In Plain Language
hearing aid fitting cost; professional fitting fee
Clinical Context
Represents the professional service fee charged by audiologists for fitting, programming, and adjusting a monaural hearing aid, separate from the device cost.
RVU Information
CPT V5090 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
V-codes cover vision services, supplies, and equipment including lenses, frames, and hearing aids. A valid prescription from an authorized provider is required. Document the specific product dispensed, measurements, and clinical indication.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code V5090?
CPT V5090 (Hearing aid dispensing fee) is a V Codes (Vision) code. Professional dispensing fee for monaural (single-ear) hearing aid fitting and adjustment services.
Does Medicare cover V5090?
Medicare coverage for V5090 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Represents the professional service fee charged by audiologists for fitting, programming, and adjusting a monaural hearing aid, separate from the device cost. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT V5090 used?
Represents the professional service fee charged by audiologists for fitting, programming, and adjusting a monaural hearing aid, separate from the device cost.
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