HCPCS Code L1812

Knee orthosis, elastic with joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
Code effective Jan 01, 2014

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L1812 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Knee orthosis, elastic with joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf or (Ko elastic w/joints pre ots) for short. HCPCS L1812 has been effective since 01/01/2014 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L1812

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L1812
Description

Long description:
Knee orthosis, elastic with joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

Short description:
Ko elastic w/joints pre ots

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, 2014
Date added Added Jan 01, 2014

See also

  • HCPCS L1810 · Knee orthosis, elastic with joints, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise

  • HCPCS L1820 · Knee orthosis, elastic with condylar pads and joints, with or without patellar control, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise

  • HCPCS L1821 · Knee orthosis, elastic with condylar pads and joints, with or without patellar control, prefabricated, off the shelf

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”

HCPCS Level II codes and descriptors are approved and maintained jointly by the alpha-numeric editorial panel (consisting of CMS, the Health Insurance Association of America, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association). — Updated 6/23/2026

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.