In simple words: This code is for a set of two hearing aids worn on the body, used to help people with significant hearing loss in both ears. The hearing aids have a box that holds the microphone and other parts, and earpieces that go in the ears.

This code covers the provision of a pair of body-worn hearing aids, one for each ear, designed for patients with severe hearing loss. These aids consist of an external box containing a microphone, amplifier, volume control, on/off switch, and battery, connected to earpieces worn by the patient.They are often prescribed for conditions like stenosis of the ear canal, otitis media, wax impaction, bony growth in the ear canal, tympanic membrane perforation, or otosclerosis.

Example 1: A patient with severe bilateral hearing loss due to otosclerosis is fitted with V5100 body-worn hearing aids., An elderly patient with stenosis of both ear canals receives V5100 devices due to difficulty using other types of hearing aids., A patient with bilateral mixed hearing loss following chronic otitis media is provided with V5100 hearing aids to improve their overall hearing ability.

Documentation should include the diagnosis causing hearing loss, audiometric evaluations, the type and style of hearing aid dispensed (V5100), and any relevant medical necessity information.

** Coverage policies for V5100 may vary among payers.Verification of benefits is recommended.