HCPCS Level II · Temporary national codes (non-Medicare)
S9122Home health aide or certified nurse assistant, providing care in the home; per hour
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About S9122
S9122 is an HCPCS Level II code in the S series (temporary national codes (non-Medicare)), describing home health aide or certified nurse assistant, providing care in the home; per hour.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2000.
Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).
Details
- Short description
- Home health aide or certifie
- Date added
- 01/01/2000
- Action effective
- 01/01/2000
- BETOS
- Z2
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Common questions about S9122
Is HCPCS S9122 still valid?
- Yes. S9122 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover S9122?
- 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.