HCPCS Level II · Temporary national codes (non-Medicare)
S5151Unskilled respite care, not hospice; per diem
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About S5151
S5151 is an HCPCS Level II code in the S series (temporary national codes (non-Medicare)), describing unskilled respite care, not hospice; per diem.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2003.
Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).
Details
- Short description
- Unskilled respitecare /diem
- Date added
- 01/01/2003
- Action effective
- 01/01/2003
- BETOS
- Z2
Related S51xx codes
- S5100Day care services, adult; per 15 minutes
- S5101Day care services, adult; per half day
- S5102Day care services, adult; per diem
- S5105Day care services, center-based; services not included in program fee, per diem
- S5108Home care training to home care client, per 15 minutes
- S5109Home care training to home care client, per session
- S5110Home care training, family; per 15 minutes
- S5111Home care training, family; per session
- S5115Home care training, non-family; per 15 minutes
- S5116Home care training, non-family; per session
- S5120Chore services; per 15 minutes
- S5121Chore services; per diem
Common questions about S5151
Is HCPCS S5151 still valid?
- Yes. S5151 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover S5151?
- 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.