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HCPCS Level II/E-Codes/E2508

E2508 HCPCS Level II Code: Speech generating device, synthesized speech, requiring message formulation by spelling and access by physical contact with the device

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Special coverage instructions apply (CMS coverage code D)
  • Payment category: Inexpensive or routinely purchased DME (pricing indicator 32)
  • BETOS: D1E — Other DME
  • Last CMS action effective: January 1, 2019

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II release. Coverage codes indicate how Medicare treats the code, not whether a specific claim will be paid; payer policy and documentation still govern.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Speech generating device, synthesized speech, requiring message formulation by spelling and access by physical contact with the device is a HCPCS Level II code (E2508). CMS assigns coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Short description: Sgd spelling phys contact.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to E2508 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • E2500 — Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, less than or equal to 8 minutes recording time
  • E2502 — Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 8 minutes but less than or equal to 20 minutes recording time
  • E2504 — Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 20 minutes but less than or equal to 40 minutes recording time
  • E2506 — Speech generating device, digitized speech, using pre-recorded messages, greater than 40 minutes recording time
  • E2510 — Speech generating device, synthesized speech, permitting multiple methods of message formulation and multiple methods of device access
  • E2511 — Speech generating software program, for personal computer or personal digital assistant
  • E2512 — Accessory for speech generating device, mounting system
  • E2513 — Accessory for speech generating device, electromyographic sensor
  • E2599 — Accessory for speech generating device, not otherwise classified