HCPCS Code L5200

Above knee, molded socket, single axis constant friction knee, shin, sach foot
Code effective Jan 01, 1996

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L5200 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Above knee, molded socket, single axis constant friction knee, shin, sach foot or (Kne sing axis fric shin sach) for short. HCPCS L5200 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L5200

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L5200
Description

Long description:
Above knee, molded socket, single axis constant friction knee, shin, sach foot

Short description:
Kne sing axis fric shin sach

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, 1982

See also

  • HCPCS L5160 · Knee disarticulation (or through knee), molded socket, bent knee configuration, external knee joints, shin, sach foot

  • HCPCS L5321 · Above knee, molded socket, open end, sach foot, endoskeletal system, single axis knee

  • HCPCS L5210 · Above knee, short prosthesis, no knee joint ('stubbies'), with foot blocks, no ankle joints, each

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

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