T1005 – Respite care services, up to 15 minutes
HCPCS Level II code · T codes: National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies
HCPCS codeT1005
- Long description
- Respite care services, up to 15 minutes
- Short description
- Respite care service 15 min
- 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
- July 1, 2001
- Last change
- July 1, 2001 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code T1005?
T1005 is a HCPCS Level II code for respite care services, up to 15 minutes.
Does Medicare cover T1005?
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 T codes
- T1000 – Private duty / independent nursing service(s) - licensed, up to 15 minutes
- T1001 – Nursing assessment / evaluation
- T1002 – Rn services, up to 15 minutes
- T1003 – Lpn/lvn services, up to 15 minutes
- T1004 – Services of a qualified nursing aide, up to 15 minutes
- T1006 – Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, family/couple counseling
- T1007 – Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, treatment plan development and/or modification
- T1009 – Child sitting services for children of the individual receiving alcohol and/or substance abuse services
- T1010 – Meals for individuals receiving alcohol and/or substance abuse services (when meals not included in the program)
- T1012 – Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, skills development
- T1013 – Sign language or oral interpretive services, per 15 minutes
- T1014 – Telehealth transmission, per minute, professional services bill separately
- T1015 – Clinic visit/encounter, all-inclusive
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.