HCPCS Code L1971

Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
Code effective Apr 01, 2025

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L1971 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment or (Afo w/ankle joint, prefab) for short. HCPCS L1971 has been effective since 04/01/2025 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L1971

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L1971
Description

Long description:
Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

Short description:
Afo w/ankle joint, prefab

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 Apr 01, 2025
Date added Added Jan 01, 2004

See also

  • HCPCS L1900 · Ankle foot orthosis, spring wire, dorsiflexion assist calf band, custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L1906 · Ankle foot orthosis, multiligamentous ankle support, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

  • HCPCS L1910 · Ankle foot orthosis, posterior, single bar, clasp attachment to shoe counter, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

  • HCPCS L1920 · Ankle foot orthosis, single upright with static or adjustable stop (phelps or perlstein type), custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L1930 · Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

  • HCPCS L1932 · Ankle foot orthosis, rigid anterior tibial section, total carbon fiber or equal material, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise

  • HCPCS L1933 · Ankle foot orthosis, rigid anterior tibial section, total carbon fiber or equal material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

  • HCPCS L1940 · Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L1945 · Ankle foot orthosis, plastic, rigid anterior tibial section (floor reaction), custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L1950 · Ankle foot orthosis, spiral, (institute of rehabilitative medicine type), plastic, custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L1951 · Ankle foot orthosis, spiral, (institute of rehabilitative medicine type), plastic or other material, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise

  • HCPCS L1952 · Ankle foot orthosis, spiral, (institute of rehabilitative medicine type), plastic or other material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

  • HCPCS L1960 · Ankle foot orthosis, posterior solid ankle, plastic, custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L1970 · Ankle foot orthosis, plastic with ankle joint, custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L1980 · Ankle foot orthosis, single upright free plantar dorsiflexion, solid stirrup, calf band/cuff (single bar 'bk' orthosis), custom fabricated

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