HCPCS Code T1013: Sign Language or Oral Interpretive Services, per 15 Minutes

Yes. Many Medicaid programs cover interpreter services under T1013, though requirements for prior authorization and claim submission vary by state.

No. Medicare does not reimburse for interpreter services. However, providers are still obligated to ensure effective communication under federal civil rights laws, and the cost may not be passed on to the patient.

No. Family members and children are not considered qualified interpreters for billing purposes. Only professional interpreters may be billed under T1013 to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with federal standards.