S5161Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)

Emergency response system; service fee, per month (excludes installation and

Short description: Emer rspns sys serv permonth

Effective date
January 1, 2003
Termination date

Related codes (S-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code S5161?

S5161 is a HCPCS Level II code for Emergency response system; service fee, per month (excludes installation and.

What category is HCPCS code S5161 in?

S5161 falls under the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code S5161 become effective?

S5161 has been effective since January 1, 2003, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.