In the CY 2026 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we proposed to assign CPT codes 0951T-0955T to status indicator E1 to indicate that these codes are not paid by Medicare when submitted on outpatient claims (any outpatient bill type) because we believe that these codes meet the definition of a hearing aid and therefore are not covered by Medicare
Evidence strength varies by compound
Sanz-Moreno, V., Gadea, G., Ahn, J., Paterson, H., Marra, P., Pinner, S., et al
While the mechanism is well-characterized and the animal results are impressive, human dosing protocols are based on extrapolation rather than controlled clinical evidence
Potential Benefits & Side Effects What topical, in-vitro and animal literature describe