HCPCS Code L1990

Ankle foot orthosis, double upright free plantar dorsiflexion, solid stirrup, calf band/cuff (double bar 'bk' orthosis), custom fabricated
Code effective Jan 01, 2001

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L1990 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Ankle foot orthosis, double upright free plantar dorsiflexion, solid stirrup, calf band/cuff (double bar 'bk' orthosis), custom fabricated or (Afo doub solid stirrup calf) for short. HCPCS L1990 has been effective since 01/01/2001 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L1990

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L1990
Description

Long description:
Ankle foot orthosis, double upright free plantar dorsiflexion, solid stirrup, calf band/cuff (double bar 'bk' orthosis), custom fabricated

Short description:
Afo doub solid stirrup calf

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, 2001
Date added Added Jan 01, 1982

See also

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

  • 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 L1971 · Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

  • HCPCS L2000 · Knee ankle foot orthosis, single upright, free knee, free ankle, solid stirrup, thigh and calf bands/cuffs (single bar 'ak' orthosis), custom fabricated

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