S8999 Resuscitation bag

Resuscitation bag (for use by patient on artificial respiration during power failure or other catastrophic event)

Medicare pricing for S8999

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status I: not valid for Medicare (Medicare uses another code).

Payer policies and prior authorization for S8999

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IL, IN, LA, OH, VA.

  • CO: $119.63 (health_first_colorado), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $158.23 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $30.00 (default), effective Mar 1, 2006
  • LA: $107.86 (dme), effective Sep 1, 2021
  • MD: $20.43 (dme), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NY: $191.32 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $158.23 (dmepos_tos_9_e_j_l_and_r, Home Health Dme), effective Sep 1, 2025
  • VA: $67.93 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • WA: $49.21 (respiratory), effective Jul 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.