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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3160 | Foot, adjustable shoe-styled positioning device | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3161 | Foot, adductus positioning device, adjustable | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
| L3170 | Foot, plastic, silicone or equal, heel stabilizer, prefabricated, off-the-shelf, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3201 | Orthopedic shoe, oxford with supinator or pronator, infant | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3202 | Orthopedic shoe, oxford with supinator or pronator, child | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3203 | Orthopedic shoe, oxford with supinator or pronator, junior | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3204 | Orthopedic shoe, hightop with supinator or pronator, infant | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3206 | Orthopedic shoe, hightop with supinator or pronator, child | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3207 | Orthopedic shoe, hightop with supinator or pronator, junior | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3208 | Surgical boot, each, infant | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3209 | Surgical boot, each, child | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3211 | Surgical boot, each, junior | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3212 | Benesch boot, pair, infant | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3213 | Benesch boot, pair, child | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3214 | Benesch boot, pair, junior | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3215 | Orthopedic footwear, ladies shoe, oxford, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3216 | Orthopedic footwear, ladies shoe, depth inlay, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3217 | Orthopedic footwear, ladies shoe, hightop, depth inlay, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3219 | Orthopedic footwear, mens shoe, oxford, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3221 | Orthopedic footwear, mens shoe, depth inlay, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3222 | Orthopedic footwear, mens shoe, hightop, depth inlay, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3224 | Orthopedic footwear, woman's shoe, oxford, used as an integral part of a brace (orthosis) | — | Jan 1, 1995 | Active |
| L3225 | Orthopedic footwear, man's shoe, oxford, used as an integral part of a brace (orthosis) | — | Jan 1, 1995 | Active |
| L3230 | Orthopedic footwear, custom shoe, depth inlay, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3250 | Orthopedic footwear, custom molded shoe, removable inner mold, prosthetic shoe, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3251 | Foot, shoe molded to patient model, silicone shoe, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3252 | Foot, shoe molded to patient model, plastazote (or similar), custom fabricated, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3253 | Foot, molded shoe plastazote (or similar) custom fitted, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3254 | Non-standard size or width | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3255 | Non-standard size or length | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3257 | Orthopedic footwear, additional charge for split size | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L3260 | Surgical boot/shoe, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3265 | Plastazote sandal, each | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3300 | Lift, elevation, heel, tapered to metatarsals, per inch | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3310 | Lift, elevation, heel and sole, neoprene, per inch | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3320 | Lift, elevation, heel and sole, cork, per inch | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3330 | Lift, elevation, metal extension (skate) | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3332 | Lift, elevation, inside shoe, tapered, up to one-half inch | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3334 | Lift, elevation, heel, per inch | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3340 | Heel wedge, sach | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3350 | Heel wedge | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3360 | Sole wedge, outside sole | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3370 | Sole wedge, between sole | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3380 | Clubfoot wedge | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3390 | Outflare wedge | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3400 | Metatarsal bar wedge, rocker | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3410 | Metatarsal bar wedge, between sole | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3420 | Full sole and heel wedge, between sole | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3430 | Heel, counter, plastic reinforced | — | Jan 1, 1985 | Active |
| L3440 | Heel, counter, leather reinforced | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3450 | Heel, sach cushion type | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3455 | Heel, new leather, standard | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3460 | Heel, new rubber, standard | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3465 | Heel, thomas with wedge | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3470 | Heel, thomas extended to ball | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3480 | Heel, pad and depression for spur | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3485 | Heel, pad, removable for spur | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3500 | Orthopedic shoe addition, insole, leather | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3510 | Orthopedic shoe addition, insole, rubber | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3520 | Orthopedic shoe addition, insole, felt covered with leather | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3530 | Orthopedic shoe addition, sole, half | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3540 | Orthopedic shoe addition, sole, full | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3550 | Orthopedic shoe addition, toe tap standard | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3560 | Orthopedic shoe addition, toe tap, horseshoe | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3570 | Orthopedic shoe addition, special extension to instep (leather with eyelets) | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3580 | Orthopedic shoe addition, convert instep to velcro closure | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3590 | Orthopedic shoe addition, convert firm shoe counter to soft counter | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3595 | Orthopedic shoe addition, march bar | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3600 | Transfer of an orthosis from one shoe to another, caliper plate, existing | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3610 | Transfer of an orthosis from one shoe to another, caliper plate, new | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3620 | Transfer of an orthosis from one shoe to another, solid stirrup, existing | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3630 | Transfer of an orthosis from one shoe to another, solid stirrup, new | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3640 | Transfer of an orthosis from one shoe to another, dennis browne splint (riveton), both shoes | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3649 | Orthopedic shoe, modification, addition or transfer, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3650 | Shoulder orthosis, figure of eight design abduction restrainer, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3660 | Shoulder orthosis, figure of eight design abduction restrainer, canvas and webbing, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3670 | Shoulder orthosis, acromio/clavicular (canvas and webbing type), prefabricated, off-the-shelf | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3671 | Shoulder orthosis, shoulder joint design, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L3674 | Shoulder orthosis, abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, with or without nontorsion joint/turnbuckle, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2011 | Active |
| L3675 | Shoulder orthosis, vest type abduction restrainer, canvas webbing type or equal, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | — | Jan 1, 1999 | Active |
| L3677 | Shoulder orthosis, shoulder joint design, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| L3678 | Shoulder orthosis, shoulder joint design, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | — | Jan 1, 2014 | Active |
| L3702 | Elbow orthosis, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L3710 | Elbow orthosis, elastic with metal joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L3720 | Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, free motion, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 1984 | Active |
| L3730 | Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, extension/ flexion assist, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3740 | Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, adjustable position lock with active control, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L3760 | Elbow orthosis (eo), with adjustable position locking joint(s), prefabricated, item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L3761 | Elbow orthosis (eo), with adjustable position locking joint(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Active |
| L3762 | Elbow orthosis, rigid, without joints, includes soft interface material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| L3763 | Elbow wrist hand orthosis, rigid, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L3764 | Elbow wrist hand orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L3765 | Elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, rigid, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L3766 | Elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L3806 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), turnbuckles, elastic bands/springs, may include soft interface material, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| L3807 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, without joint(s), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | — | Jan 1, 2000 | Active |
| L3808 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, rigid without joints, may include soft interface material; straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| L3809 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, without joint(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf, any type | — | Jan 1, 2014 | Active |
| L3891 | Addition to upper extremity joint, wrist or elbow, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Active |
| L3900 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, dynamic flexor hinge, reciprocal wrist extension/ flexion, finger flexion/extension, wrist or finger driven, custom fabricated | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |