# E2508: Durable medical equipment

- **HCPCS code:** E2508
- **CMS description:** Speech generating device, synthesized speech, requiring message formulation by spelling and access by physical contact with the device

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [DM Durable Medical Equipment](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/DM/)
2. [12 Durable Medical Equipment Purchase](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/12/)
3. [18 Durable Medical Equipment Rental](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/18/)
4. [11 Used Durable Medical Equipment](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/11/)

**Why these codes:** Equipment is answered under DME; purchase, rental and used benefits differ by plan, so check the one you bill.

**Sources:** CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor; X12 HIPAA 5010 service type code definitions; VerifyTX billing practice

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Canonical: https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/procedure-codes/E2508/