HCPCS Code L5616

Addition to lower extremity, endoskeletal system, above knee, universal multiplex system, friction swing phase control
Code effective Jan 01, 1996

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L5616 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Addition to lower extremity, endoskeletal system, above knee, universal multiplex system, friction swing phase control or (Ak univ multiplex sys frict) for short. HCPCS L5616 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L5616

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L5616
Description

Long description:
Addition to lower extremity, endoskeletal system, above knee, universal multiplex system, friction swing phase control

Short description:
Ak univ multiplex sys frict

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, 1986

See also

  • HCPCS L5615 · Addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, 4 bar linkage or multiaxial, fluid swing and stance phase control

  • 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 L2182 · Addition to lower extremity fracture orthosis, drop lock knee joint

  • 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 L5617 · Addition to lower extremity, quick change self-aligning unit, above knee or below knee, each

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