HCPCS Level II · National codes established for state Medicaid agencies
T1031Nursing care, in the home, by licensed practical nurse, per diem
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About T1031
T1031 is an HCPCS Level II code in the T series (national codes established for state Medicaid agencies), describing nursing care, in the home, by licensed practical nurse, 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
- Lpn home care per diem
- Date added
- 01/01/2003
- 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
- T1013Sign language or oral interpretive services, per 15 minutes
Common questions about T1031
Is HCPCS T1031 still valid?
- Yes. T1031 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover T1031?
- 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.