HCPCS Code L8681
Patient programmer (external) for use with implantable programmable neurostimulator pulse generator, replacement only
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
L8681 is a valid 2024 HCPCS code for Patient programmer (external) for use with implantable programmable neurostimulator pulse generator, replacement only or just “Pt prgrm for implt neurostim” 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 | L8681 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Modifier1 | |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| 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, 2009 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2006 |
| 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 L8680 · Implantable neurostimulator electrode, each
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HCPCS L8682 · Implantable neurostimulator radiofrequency receiver
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”
