HCPCS Code L1499
Spinal orthosis, not otherwise specified
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
L1499 is a valid 2024 HCPCS code for Spinal orthosis, not otherwise specified or just “Spinal orthosis nos” for short, used in Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.
| HCPCS Level II Code Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices |
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| HCPCS Code | L1499 |
|---|---|
| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Modifier1 | |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
46 - Carrier priced (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion, gap-filled amounts)
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Coverage code | C - Carrier judgment |
| BETOS2 code | D1F - Prosthetic/Orthotic devices |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 1998 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 1982 |
| HCPCS Coding Procedures | |
HCPCS Modifiers
In HCPCS Level II, modifiers are composed of two alpha or alphanumeric characters.
Example: E0260-NU - Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress
“NU” identifies the hospital bed as new equipment
See also
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HCPCS L1320 · Thoracic, pectus carinatum orthosis, sternal compression, rigid circumferential frame with anterior and posterior rigid pads, custom fabricated
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HCPCS L1600 · Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, frejka type with cover, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an inidividual with expertise
1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”
