L-code: Orthotics and prosthetics Orthotics and prosthetics
943 codes
Billing context
L-codes describe orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices.
| Code | Long descriptor | Payment limit (Q4 2026) | Added | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L8619 | Cochlear implant, external speech processor and controller, integrated system, replacement | — | Jan 1, 1996 | Active |
| L8621 | Zinc air battery for use with cochlear implant device and auditory osseointegrated sound processors, replacement, each | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| L8622 | Alkaline battery for use with cochlear implant device, any size, replacement, each | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| L8623 | Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant device speech processor, other than ear level, replacement, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8624 | Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant or auditory osseointegrated device speech processor, ear level, replacement, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8625 | External recharging system for battery for use with cochlear implant or auditory osseointegrated device, replacement only, each | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Active |
| L8627 | Cochlear implant, external speech processor, component, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Active |
| L8628 | Cochlear implant, external controller component, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Active |
| L8629 | Transmitting coil and cable, integrated, for use with cochlear implant device, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Active |
| L8630 | Metacarpophalangeal joint implant | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8631 | Metacarpal phalangeal joint replacement, two or more pieces, metal (e.g., stainless steel or cobalt chrome), ceramic-like material (e.g., pyrocarbon), for surgical implantation (all sizes, includes entire system) | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| L8641 | Metatarsal joint implant | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8642 | Hallux implant | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8658 | Interphalangeal joint spacer, silicone or equal, each | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8659 | Interphalangeal finger joint replacement, 2 or more pieces, metal (e.g., stainless steel or cobalt chrome), ceramic-like material (e.g., pyrocarbon) for surgical implantation, any size | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| L8670 | Vascular graft material, synthetic, implant | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8678 | Electrical stimulator supplies (external) for use with implantable neurostimulator, per month | — | Apr 1, 2023 | Active |
| L8679 | Implantable neurostimulator, pulse generator, any type | — | Jan 1, 2014 | Active |
| L8680 | Implantable neurostimulator electrode, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8681 | Patient programmer (external) for use with implantable programmable neurostimulator pulse generator, replacement only | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8682 | Implantable neurostimulator radiofrequency receiver | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8683 | Radiofrequency transmitter (external) for use with implantable neurostimulator radiofrequency receiver | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8684 | Radiofrequency transmitter (external) for use with implantable sacral root neurostimulator receiver for bowel and bladder management, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8685 | Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, single array, rechargeable, includes extension | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8686 | Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, single array, non-rechargeable, includes extension | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8687 | Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, dual array, rechargeable, includes extension | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8688 | Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, dual array, non-rechargeable, includes extension | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8689 | External recharging system for battery (internal) for use with implantable neurostimulator, replacement only | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8690 | Auditory osseointegrated device, includes all internal and external components | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| L8691 | Auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, excludes transducer/actuator, replacement only, each | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| L8692 | Auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, used without osseointegration, body worn, includes headband or other means of external attachment | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Active |
| L8693 | Auditory osseointegrated device abutment, any length, replacement only | — | Jan 1, 2011 | Active |
| L8694 | Auditory osseointegrated device, transducer/actuator, replacement only, each | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Active |
| L8695 | External recharging system for battery (external) for use with implantable neurostimulator, replacement only | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| L8696 | Antenna (external) for use with implantable diaphragmatic/phrenic nerve stimulation device, replacement, each | — | Jan 1, 2015 | Ended Sep 30, 2026 |
| L8697 | External accessory for use with implantable phrenic nerve stimulation device, replacement, each | — | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
| L8698 | Miscellaneous component, supply or accessory for use with total artificial heart systemNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Active |
| L8699 | Prosthetic implant, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 1998 | Active |
| L8701 | Powered upper extremity range of motion assist device, elbow, wrist, hand with single or double upright(s), includes microprocessor, sensors, all components and accessories, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Active |
| L8702 | Powered upper extremity range of motion assist device, elbow, wrist, hand, finger, single or double upright(s), includes microprocessor, sensors, all components and accessories, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Active |
| L8720 | External lower extremity sensory prosthetic device, cutaneous stimulation of mechanoreceptors proximal to the ankle, per leg | — | Oct 1, 2024 | Active |
| L8721 | Receptor sole for use with l8720, replacement, each | — | Oct 1, 2024 | Active |
| L9900 | Orthotic and prosthetic supply, accessory, and/or service component of another hcpcs "l" code | — | Jan 1, 2000 | Active |