HCPCS Code L1821

Knee orthosis, elastic with condylar pads and joints, with or without patellar control, prefabricated, off the shelf
Code effective Oct 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L1821 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Knee orthosis, elastic with condylar pads and joints, with or without patellar control, prefabricated, off the shelf or (Ko elas w/ condyle pads otf) for short. HCPCS L1821 has been effective since 10/01/2024 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L1821

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L1821
Description

Long description:
Knee orthosis, elastic with condylar pads and joints, with or without patellar control, prefabricated, off the shelf

Short description:
Ko elas w/ condyle pads otf

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 Oct 01, 2024
Date added Added Oct 01, 2024

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 L1812 · Knee orthosis, elastic with joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

  • 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 L1830 · Knee orthosis, immobilizer, canvas longitudinal, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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