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CPT 92606: Assistive Communication Device Training and Caregiver Instruction

CPT code 92606 denotes therapeutic services focused on enabling patients to use a non–speech–generating communication device and includes caregiver training. This service supports patients with complex communication needs, improves functional communication, and facilitates device adoption and maintenance, making it a critical component of rehabilitative and assistive technology care nationally. Key payers commonly involved in coverage and reimbursement include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context and service settings, typical payer coverage considerations, and commonly used modifiers. The publication outlines what this code represents, where the service is commonly delivered (outpatient therapy clinics, home-based care, and other ambulatory settings), and why accurate coding matters for care coordination and billing integrity. It also highlights policy and coding nuances that affect nationwide billing and reimbursement for assistive communication device training.

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CPT code 92606 describes therapeutic services to enable a patient to use a non–speech–generating communication device and includes training for the patient’s caregiver.

Service type: Assistive communication device training and therapeutic services
Typical site of service: Ambulatory clinic, outpatient therapy setting, home health, or other locations where assistive communication device training and caregiver instruction are provided

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CPT code 92606 describes therapeutic services to enable a patient to use a non–speech–generating communication device and includes training for the patient’s caregiver.

Service type: Assistive communication device training and therapeutic services
Typical site of service: Ambulatory clinic, outpatient therapy setting, home health, or other locations where assistive communication device training and caregiver instruction are provided

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A typical patient is an adult or pediatric individual who uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device because they are non–speech–generating due to neurologic impairment (for example, cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke with severe expressive aphasia, or traumatic brain injury). The visit is provided by a speech-language pathologist or other qualified clinician in an outpatient clinic, skilled nursing facility, home health setting, or inpatient rehabilitation unit. The clinical workflow includes review of the patient’s current AAC system, demonstration and hands‑on training for device access methods (touch, switch, eye gaze), customizing vocabulary and rate settings, troubleshooting hardware or software issues, and caregiver training for daily use, vocabulary updates, and communication strategies. The clinician documents baseline functional communication, specific training provided, responses to training, caregiver competency demonstration, and recommended follow‑up.

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`26`	Professional component	Use when billing only the professional component separate from technical component of device services if applicable.
`52`	Reduced services	Use when the full service cannot be completed but a reduced evaluation or training was provided.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when the session is started but discontinued due to patient instability or intolerance.
`59`	Distinct procedural service	Use when this AAC training is separately identifiable from another service on the same day.
`62`	Two surgeons	Use when two qualified providers of different specialties share responsibility for the service (rare for this code).
`78`	Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician following initial procedure	Not commonly used; reserved for procedural returns when this service occurs in an operative context.
`80`	Assistant at surgery	Use when an assistant at surgery is billed alongside a procedure; rarely applicable for this non‑operative service.
`95`	Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via a real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications system	Use when AAC device training is provided via live telehealth.
`GT`	Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems (historical carrier modifier)	Use with payors requiring `GT` for telehealth delivery of training.
`QK`	Medical direction of two, three, or four concurrent anesthesia procedures involving qualified individuals	Not directly applicable to this code; included only if anesthesia direction codes are used in same global context.
`QX`	Qualified nonphysician anesthetist with medical direction by a physician	Not applicable to typical AAC training; included for completeness when anesthesia services present.
`59`	Distinct procedural service	(Duplicate listing avoided in billing; see above)

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`103S00000X`	Speech-Language Pathology	Primary providers performing AAC device training and caregiver education.
`101Y00000X`	Physical Therapy	Often collaborates on access methods and positioning for device use.
`103T00000X`	Occupational Therapy	Frequently provides training on device mounting, switches, and activities of daily living integration.
`207L00000X`	Neurology	Referring specialty for neurologic causes of non‑speech communication; may co-manage device selection.
`261QP2300X`	Pediatric Medicine	Manages children requiring AAC and coordinates interdisciplinary care.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`G80.9`	Cerebral palsy, unspecified	Cerebral palsy commonly impairs speech production; AAC training enables functional communication.
`G12.21`	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	Progressive motor neuron disease leading to loss of speech; AAC device training and caregiver instruction are essential.
`I69.398`	Other sequelae of cerebral infarction	Post-stroke expressive language deficits often necessitate AAC devices and training.
`S06.5X0A`	Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter	Traumatic brain injuries can result in loss of functional speech requiring AAC interventions.
`R47.01`	Aphasia	Primary diagnosis indicating impaired language expression; AAC device training is directly relevant.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`92607`	Evaluation of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing, including evaluation of patient with speech-generating device, with ongoing assessment and programming	Used when a formal AAC device evaluation and programming is performed in addition to training; often billed when device parameters are adjusted.
`92507`	Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorders; individual	May be billed for therapeutic communication interventions that complement device training.
`92601`	Evaluation for prescription of non-speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication device; first hour	Billed when an evaluation leads to prescription of an AAC solution distinct from training on an existing device.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider	May be used by occupational therapists for functional training related to device access and use.
`96127`	Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (e.g., depression inventory)	May be used when brief standardized assessments are performed to evaluate cognitive or behavioral readiness for device training.

CPT 92601: Cochlear Implant Analysis, Programming, and Family Counseling (Under 7)

CPT-92602-COCHLEAR-IMPLANT-REPROGRAMMING-PEDIATRIC

CPT 92602: Cochlear Implant Reprogramming for Children

CPT-92603-COCHLEAR-IMPLANT-ANALYSIS-AND-PROGRAMMING

CPT 92603: Cochlear Implant Analysis and Programming

CPT-92604-COCHLEAR-IMPLANT-REPROGRAMMING

CPT 92604: Cochlear Implant Reprogramming and Counseling

CPT-92605-AAC-DEVICE-EVALUATION-ONE-HOUR

CPT 92605: Evaluation for Non–Speech–Generating Communication Device, 1 Hour

CPT-92607-SPEECH-GENERATING-DEVICE-EVALUATION-FIRST-HOUR

CPT 92607: Evaluation for Speech‑Generating Device, First Hour

CPT-92608-SPEECH-GENERATING-DEVICE-ADDITIONAL-30-MIN-EVAL

CPT 92608: Additional 30-Minute Evaluation for Speech-Generating Device

CPT-92609-SPEECH-GENERATING-DEVICE-THERAPY-CAREGIVER-TRAINING

CPT 92609: Therapeutic Training for Speech-Generating Device Use

CPT-92610-SPECIAL-OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC-PROCEDURE-SWALLOWING-EVALUATION

CPT 92610: Special Otorhinolaryngologic Diagnostic/Treatment Procedure

CPT-92611-ENDOSCOPIC-CINE-VIDEO-SWALLOWING-STUDY

CPT 92611: Endoscopic Cine/Video Swallowing Study

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`26`	Professional component	Use when billing only the professional component separate from technical component of device services if applicable.
`52`	Reduced services	Use when the full service cannot be completed but a reduced evaluation or training was provided.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when the session is started but discontinued due to patient instability or intolerance.
`59`	Distinct procedural service	Use when this AAC training is separately identifiable from another service on the same day.
`62`	Two surgeons	Use when two qualified providers of different specialties share responsibility for the service (rare for this code).
`78`	Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician following initial procedure	Not commonly used; reserved for procedural returns when this service occurs in an operative context.
`80`	Assistant at surgery	Use when an assistant at surgery is billed alongside a procedure; rarely applicable for this non‑operative service.
`95`	Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via a real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications system	Use when AAC device training is provided via live telehealth.
`GT`	Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems (historical carrier modifier)	Use with payors requiring `GT` for telehealth delivery of training.
`QK`	Medical direction of two, three, or four concurrent anesthesia procedures involving qualified individuals	Not directly applicable to this code; included only if anesthesia direction codes are used in same global context.
`QX`	Qualified nonphysician anesthetist with medical direction by a physician	Not applicable to typical AAC training; included for completeness when anesthesia services present.
`59`	Distinct procedural service	(Duplicate listing avoided in billing; see above)

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`103S00000X`	Speech-Language Pathology	Primary providers performing AAC device training and caregiver education.
`101Y00000X`	Physical Therapy	Often collaborates on access methods and positioning for device use.
`103T00000X`	Occupational Therapy	Frequently provides training on device mounting, switches, and activities of daily living integration.
`207L00000X`	Neurology	Referring specialty for neurologic causes of non‑speech communication; may co-manage device selection.
`261QP2300X`	Pediatric Medicine	Manages children requiring AAC and coordinates interdisciplinary care.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`G80.9`	Cerebral palsy, unspecified	Cerebral palsy commonly impairs speech production; AAC training enables functional communication.
`G12.21`	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	Progressive motor neuron disease leading to loss of speech; AAC device training and caregiver instruction are essential.
`I69.398`	Other sequelae of cerebral infarction	Post-stroke expressive language deficits often necessitate AAC devices and training.
`S06.5X0A`	Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter	Traumatic brain injuries can result in loss of functional speech requiring AAC interventions.
`R47.01`	Aphasia	Primary diagnosis indicating impaired language expression; AAC device training is directly relevant.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`92607`	Evaluation of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing, including evaluation of patient with speech-generating device, with ongoing assessment and programming	Used when a formal AAC device evaluation and programming is performed in addition to training; often billed when device parameters are adjusted.
`92507`	Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorders; individual	May be billed for therapeutic communication interventions that complement device training.
`92601`	Evaluation for prescription of non-speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication device; first hour	Billed when an evaluation leads to prescription of an AAC solution distinct from training on an existing device.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider	May be used by occupational therapists for functional training related to device access and use.
`96127`	Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (e.g., depression inventory)	May be used when brief standardized assessments are performed to evaluate cognitive or behavioral readiness for device training.

CPT 92601: Cochlear Implant Analysis, Programming, and Family Counseling (Under 7)

CPT-92602-COCHLEAR-IMPLANT-REPROGRAMMING-PEDIATRIC

CPT 92602: Cochlear Implant Reprogramming for Children

CPT-92603-COCHLEAR-IMPLANT-ANALYSIS-AND-PROGRAMMING

CPT 92603: Cochlear Implant Analysis and Programming

CPT-92604-COCHLEAR-IMPLANT-REPROGRAMMING

CPT 92604: Cochlear Implant Reprogramming and Counseling

CPT-92605-AAC-DEVICE-EVALUATION-ONE-HOUR

CPT 92605: Evaluation for Non–Speech–Generating Communication Device, 1 Hour

CPT-92607-SPEECH-GENERATING-DEVICE-EVALUATION-FIRST-HOUR

CPT 92607: Evaluation for Speech‑Generating Device, First Hour

CPT-92608-SPEECH-GENERATING-DEVICE-ADDITIONAL-30-MIN-EVAL

CPT 92608: Additional 30-Minute Evaluation for Speech-Generating Device

CPT-92609-SPEECH-GENERATING-DEVICE-THERAPY-CAREGIVER-TRAINING

CPT 92609: Therapeutic Training for Speech-Generating Device Use

CPT-92610-SPECIAL-OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGIC-PROCEDURE-SWALLOWING-EVALUATION

CPT 92610: Special Otorhinolaryngologic Diagnostic/Treatment Procedure

CPT-92611-ENDOSCOPIC-CINE-VIDEO-SWALLOWING-STUDY

CPT 92611: Endoscopic Cine/Video Swallowing Study

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Jul 29, 2026.

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Coding Specifications

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

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Billing Code Overview

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Codes

What does CPT 92606 cover and who typically provides this service?

Which modifiers are commonly applicable to billing CPT 92606?

What related CPT codes should I consider when 92606 services are provided?

Which provider specialties and taxonomies are associated with CPT 92606?

What diagnoses and documentation elements are relevant when providing services under CPT 92606?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Related Diagnoses

Related CPT Codes

Related Codes

What does CPT 92606 cover and who typically provides this service?

Which modifiers are commonly applicable to billing CPT 92606?

What related CPT codes should I consider when 92606 services are provided?

Which provider specialties and taxonomies are associated with CPT 92606?

What diagnoses and documentation elements are relevant when providing services under CPT 92606?

References