HCPCS Code L2182

Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, drop lock knee joint
Code effective Jan 01, 1996

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L2182 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, drop lock knee joint or (Drop lock knee) for short. HCPCS L2182 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L2182

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L2182
Description

Long description:
Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, drop lock knee joint

Short description:
Drop lock knee

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, 1996
Date added Added Jan 01, 1988

See also

  • HCPCS K0672 · Addition to lower extremity orthosis, removable soft interface, all components, replacement only, each

  • HCPCS K1022 · Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, endoskeletal, knee disarticulation, above knee, hip disarticulation, positional rotation unit, any type

  • HCPCS L2180 · Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, plastic shoe insert with ankle joints

  • HCPCS L2184 · Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, limited motion knee joint

  • HCPCS L2186 · Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, adjustable motion knee joint, lerman type

  • HCPCS L2188 · Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, quadrilateral brim

  • HCPCS L2190 · Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, waist belt

  • HCPCS L2192 · Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, hip joint, pelvic band, thigh flange, and pelvic belt

  • HCPCS L2200 · Addition to lower extremity, limited ankle motion, each joint

  • HCPCS L2210 · Addition to lower extremity, dorsiflexion assist (plantar flexion resist), each joint

  • HCPCS L2220 · Addition to lower extremity, dorsiflexion and plantar flexion assist/resist, each joint

  • HCPCS L2221 · Addition to lower extremity orthosis, ankle system, microprocessor-controlled feature plantarflexion and/or dorsiflexion, includes power source

  • HCPCS L2230 · Addition to lower extremity, split flat caliper stirrups and plate attachment

  • HCPCS L2232 · Addition to lower extremity orthosis, rocker bottom for total contact ankle foot orthosis, for custom fabricated orthosis only

  • HCPCS L2240 · Addition to lower extremity, round caliper and plate attachment

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