HCPCS Level II · National codes established for state Medicaid agencies
T1013Sign language or oral interpretive services, per 15 minutes
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About T1013
T1013 is an HCPCS Level II code in the T series (national codes established for state Medicaid agencies), describing sign language or oral interpretive services, per 15 minutes.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2001, and its current record took effect 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
- Sign lang/oral interpreter
- Date added
- 07/01/2001
- Action effective
- 01/01/2003
- BETOS
- Z2
Related T10xx codes
- T1000Private duty / independent nursing service(s) - licensed, up to 15 minutes
- T1001Nursing assessment / evaluation
- T1002Rn services, up to 15 minutes
- T1003Lpn/lvn services, up to 15 minutes
- T1004Services of a qualified nursing aide, up to 15 minutes
- T1005Respite care services, up to 15 minutes
- T1006Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, family/couple counseling
- T1007Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, treatment plan development and/or modification
- T1009Child sitting services for children of the individual receiving alcohol and/or substance abuse services
- T1010Meals for individuals receiving alcohol and/or substance abuse services (when meals not included in the program)
- T1012Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, skills development
- T1014Telehealth transmission, per minute, professional services bill separately
Common questions about T1013
Is HCPCS T1013 still valid?
- Yes. T1013 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover T1013?
- 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.