HCPCS Code Details - L8420

HCPCS Level II Code
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L8420
Description

Long description:
Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, below knee, each

Short description:
Prosthetic sock multi ply bk

HCPCS Modifier1
HCPCS Pricing indicator 38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
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, 1999
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

  • HCPCS L8417 · Prosthetic sheath/sock, including a gel cushion layer, below knee or above knee, each

  • HCPCS L8430 · Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, above knee, each

  • HCPCS L8435 · Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, upper limb, each


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”