What is “T code” in medical billing?

T Code in Medical Billing

T codes are part of the HCPCS Level II coding system, used for services, drugs, or supplies not covered by CPT codes, typically for temporary services.

T Code in Medical Billing Explained

In medical billing, T codes are used for emerging or temporary services that are not yet assigned permanent CPT or HCPCS codes. These codes help providers bill for services that are experimental or new to the healthcare market.

For example, a provider uses a T code to bill for a new telehealth service that does not have a permanent code yet.

See common acronyms and abbreviations in Medical billing glossary.

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