V5271Vision, Hearing and Speech-Language Pathology

Assistive listening device, television caption decoder

Short description: Ald, tv caption decoder

Effective date
January 1, 2002
Termination date

Related codes (V-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code V5271?

V5271 is a HCPCS Level II code for Assistive listening device, television caption decoder.

What category is HCPCS code V5271 in?

V5271 falls under the Vision, Hearing and Speech-Language Pathology category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code V5271 become effective?

V5271 has been effective since January 1, 2002, 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.