HCPCS Code Details - L8512

HCPCS Level II Code
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L8512
Description

Long description:
Gelatin capsules or equivalent, for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, replacement only, per 10

Short description:
Gel cap for trach voice pros

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 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, 2004
Date added Added Jan 01, 2004
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 L8511 · Insert for indwelling tracheoesophageal prosthesis, with or without valve, replacement only, each

  • HCPCS L8513 · Cleaning device used with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, pipet, brush, or equal, replacement only, 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”