S5552 Insulin, intermediate acting (nph or lente); 5 units

Short descriptor: Insulin intermed 5 u

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S5552 is the HCPCS Level II code for Insulin, intermediate acting (nph or lente); 5 units (2026). It belongs to Section S — Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Not payable by Medicare. Part B pricing methodology: Not separately priced by Part B.

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Not payable by Medicare (code I)
Part B Pricing
Not separately priced by Part B (indicator 00)
Type of Service
Other medical items or services
Effective Date
2003-10-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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