S1031 — Continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring device, rental, including sensor, sensor replacement, and download to monitor (for physician interpretation of data, use cpt code)
S1031 is a HCPCS Level II code for continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring device, rental, including sensor, sensor replacement, and download to monitor (for physician interpretation of data, use cpt code). It belongs to the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) section. Medicare does not pay it — see the coverage note below before you bill it.
Medicare coverage: Not payable by Medicare
Medicare does not pay this code. It may still be valid for another payer, but a Medicare claim carrying it will not be reimbursed.
From the coverage field of the CMS Alpha-Numeric HCPCS File, release 2026Q3-Jul. This states Medicare’s position on the code, not on your particular claim.
Physician fee schedule statusI
Not valid for Medicare purposes. Medicare uses another code.
Global period: XXX
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The CMS record for S1031
- Long descriptor
- Continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring device, rental, including sensor, sensor replacement, and download to monitor (for physician interpretation of data, use cpt code)
- Short descriptor
- Gluc monitor rental
- Added
- January 1, 2002
- BETOS
- Z2
- Pricing indicator
- 00 — Not priced by Part B
The official wording. This is what the code means.
CMS's 28-character form, which is what shows up on a remittance advice.
When CMS introduced the code.
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service — CMS's own analytic grouping.
Service not separately priced by Part B — not covered, bundled into another service, or used by Part A only.
Codes adjacent to S1031
HCPCS has no hierarchy — related items simply sit next to each other in the numbering. If S1031 is not quite right, the correct code is very often within a few positions of it.
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- S1002Customized item (list in addition to code for basic item)
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- S1030Continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring device, purchase (for physician interpretation of data, use cpt code)
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- S1036Transmitter; external, for use with artificial pancreas device system
- S1037Receiver (monitor); external, for use with artificial pancreas device system
- S1040Cranial remolding orthosis, pediatric, rigid, with soft interface material, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment(s)
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- S2053Transplantation of small intestine and liver allografts
Questions about S1031
What is HCPCS code S1031?
S1031 is a HCPCS Level II code for continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring device, rental, including sensor, sensor replacement, and download to monitor (for physician interpretation of data, use cpt code). It sits in the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) section.
Does Medicare cover S1031?
The CMS HCPCS file marks S1031 as "Not payable by Medicare". Medicare does not pay this code. It may still be valid for another payer, but a Medicare claim carrying it will not be reimbursed.
How is S1031 paid under the physician fee schedule?
S1031 carries PFS status code I. Not valid for Medicare purposes. Medicare uses another code.