S5553 – Insulin, long acting; 5 units
HCPCS Level II code · S codes: Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)
HCPCS codeS5553
- Long description
- Insulin, long acting; 5 units
- Short description
- Insulin long acting 5 u
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
INot payable by Medicare- BETOS category
Z2Undefined codes- Added
- October 1, 2003
- Last change
- October 1, 2003 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code S5553?
S5553 is a HCPCS Level II code for insulin, long acting; 5 units.
Does Medicare cover S5553?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code I: Not payable by Medicare. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby S codes
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- S5520 – Home infusion therapy, all supplies (including catheter) necessary for a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (picc) line insertion
- S5521 – Home infusion therapy, all supplies (including catheter) necessary for a midline catheter insertion
- S5522 – Home infusion therapy, insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (picc), nursing services only (no supplies or catheter included)
- S5523 – Home infusion therapy, insertion of midline venous catheter, nursing services only (no supplies or catheter included)
- S5550 – Insulin, rapid onset, 5 units
- S5551 – Insulin, most rapid onset (lispro or aspart); 5 units
- S5552 – Insulin, intermediate acting (nph or lente); 5 units
- S5560 – Insulin delivery device, reusable pen; 1.5 ml size
- S5561 – Insulin delivery device, reusable pen; 3 ml size
- S5565 – Insulin cartridge for use in insulin delivery device other than pump; 150 units
- S5566 – Insulin cartridge for use in insulin delivery device other than pump; 300 units
- S5570 – Insulin delivery device, disposable pen (including insulin); 1.5 ml size
- S5571 – Insulin delivery device, disposable pen (including insulin); 3 ml size
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.