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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L7009 | Electric hook, switch or myoelectric controlled, adult | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Active |
| L7040 | Prehensile actuator, switch controlled | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7045 | Electric hook, switch or myoelectric controlled, pediatric | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7170 | Electronic elbow, hosmer or equal, switch controlled | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7180 | Electronic elbow, microprocessor sequential control of elbow and terminal device | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7181 | Electronic elbow, microprocessor simultaneous control of elbow and terminal device | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| L7185 | Electronic elbow, adolescent, variety village or equal, switch controlled | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7186 | Electronic elbow, child, variety village or equal, switch controlled | — | Jan 1, 1989 | Active |
| L7190 | Electronic elbow, adolescent, variety village or equal, myoelectronically controlled | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7191 | Electronic elbow, child, variety village or equal, myoelectronically controlled | — | Jan 1, 1989 | Active |
| L7259 | Electronic wrist rotator, any type | — | Jan 1, 2015 | Active |
| L7260 | Electronic wrist rotator, otto bock or equal | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Ended Dec 31, 2014 |
| L7261 | Electronic wrist rotator, for utah arm | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Ended Dec 31, 2014 |
| L7360 | Six volt battery, each | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7362 | Battery charger, six volt, each | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7364 | Twelve volt battery, each | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7366 | Battery charger, twelve volt, each | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L7367 | Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| L7368 | Lithium ion battery charger, replacement only | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| L7400 | Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal) | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L7401 | Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, above elbow disarticulation, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal) | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L7402 | Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, shoulder disarticulation/interscapular thoracic, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal) | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L7403 | Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, acrylic material | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L7404 | Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, above elbow disarticulation, acrylic material | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L7405 | Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, shoulder disarticulation/interscapular thoracic, acrylic material | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L7406 | Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, user adjustable, mechanical, residual limb volume management system (with or without lamination kit) | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Active |
| L7499 | Upper extremity prosthesis, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 1985 | Active |
| L7510 | Repair of prosthetic device, repair or replace minor parts | — | Jan 1, 1985 | Active |
| L7520 | Repair prosthetic device, labor component, per 15 minutes | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| L7600 | Prosthetic donning sleeve, any material, each | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L7700 | Gasket or seal, for use with prosthetic socket insert, any type, each | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Active |
| L7900 | Male vacuum erection system | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| L7902 | Tension ring, for vacuum erection device, any type, replacement only, each | — | Jan 1, 2013 | Active |
| L8000 | Breast prosthesis, mastectomy bra, without integrated breast prosthesis form, any size, any type | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L8001 | Breast prosthesis, mastectomy bra, with integrated breast prosthesis form, unilateral, any size, any type | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| L8002 | Breast prosthesis, mastectomy bra, with integrated breast prosthesis form, bilateral, any size, any type | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| L8010 | Breast prosthesis, mastectomy sleeve | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Ended Mar 31, 2025 |
| L8015 | External breast prosthesis garment, with mastectomy form, post mastectomy | — | Jan 1, 1999 | Active |
| L8020 | Breast prosthesis, mastectomy form | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L8030 | Breast prosthesis, silicone or equal, without integral adhesive, any type | — | Jan 1, 1989 | Active |
| L8031 | Breast prosthesis, silicone or equal, with integral adhesive, any type | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Active |
| L8032 | Nipple prosthesis, prefabricated, reusable, any type, each | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Active |
| L8033 | Nipple prosthesis, custom fabricated, reusable, any material, any type, each | — | Jan 1, 2020 | Active |
| L8035 | Custom breast prosthesis, post mastectomy, molded to patient model, any type | — | Jan 1, 1999 | Active |
| L8039 | Breast prosthesis, not otherwise specifiedNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 1998 | Active |
| L8040 | Nasal prosthesis, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8041 | Midfacial prosthesis, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8042 | Orbital prosthesis, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8043 | Upper facial prosthesis, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8044 | Hemi-facial prosthesis, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8045 | Auricular prosthesis, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8046 | Partial facial prosthesis, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8047 | Nasal septal prosthesis, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8048 | Unspecified maxillofacial prosthesis, by report, provided by a non-physicianNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8049 | Repair or modification of maxillofacial prosthesis, labor component, 15 minute increments, provided by a non-physician | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8300 | Truss, single with standard pad | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L8310 | Truss, double with standard pads | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L8320 | Truss, addition to standard pad, water pad | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L8330 | Truss, addition to standard pad, scrotal pad | — | Jan 1, 1986 | Active |
| L8400 | Prosthetic sheath, below knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8410 | Prosthetic sheath, above knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8415 | Prosthetic sheath, upper limb, each | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L8417 | Prosthetic sheath/sock, including a gel cushion layer, below knee or above knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Active |
| L8420 | Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, below knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8430 | Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, above knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8435 | Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, upper limb, each | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L8440 | Prosthetic shrinker, below knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8460 | Prosthetic shrinker, above knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8465 | Prosthetic shrinker, upper limb, each | — | Jan 1, 1988 | Active |
| L8470 | Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, below knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8480 | Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, above knee, each | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8485 | Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, upper limb, each | — | Jan 1, 1994 | Active |
| L8499 | Unlisted procedure for miscellaneous prosthetic servicesNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 1982 | Active |
| L8500 | Artificial larynx, any type | — | Jan 1, 1990 | Active |
| L8501 | Tracheostomy speaking valve | — | Jan 1, 1990 | Active |
| L8505 | Artificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| L8507 | Tracheo-esophageal voice prosthesis, patient inserted, any type, each | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| L8509 | Tracheo-esophageal voice prosthesis, inserted by a licensed health care provider, any type | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| L8510 | Voice amplifier | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| L8511 | Insert for indwelling tracheoesophageal prosthesis, with or without valve, replacement only, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| L8512 | Gelatin capsules or equivalent, for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, replacement only, per 10 | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| L8513 | Cleaning device used with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, pipet, brush, or equal, replacement only, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| L8514 | Tracheoesophageal puncture dilator, replacement only, each | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
| L8515 | Gelatin capsule, application device for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, each | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| L8600 | Implantable breast prosthesis, silicone or equal | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8603 | Injectable bulking agent, collagen implant, urinary tract, 2.5 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies | — | Jan 1, 1995 | Active |
| L8604 | Injectable bulking agent, dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer implant, urinary tract, 1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Active |
| L8605 | Injectable bulking agent, dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer implant, anal canal, 1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies | — | Jan 1, 2013 | Active |
| L8606 | Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Active |
| L8607 | Injectable bulking agent for vocal cord medialization, 0.1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies | — | Jan 1, 2016 | Active |
| L8608 | Miscellaneous external component, supply or accessory for use with the argus ii retinal prosthesis systemNOC / NOS | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Active |
| L8609 | Artificial cornea | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Active |
| L8610 | Ocular implant | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8612 | Aqueous shunt | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8613 | Ossicula implant | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8614 | Cochlear device, includes all internal and external components | — | Jan 1, 1992 | Active |
| L8615 | Headset/headpiece for use with cochlear implant device, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| L8616 | Microphone for use with cochlear implant device, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| L8617 | Transmitting coil for use with cochlear implant device, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| L8618 | Transmitter cable for use with cochlear implant device or auditory osseointegrated device, replacement | — | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |