HCPCS Code L5966

Addition, endoskeletal system, hip disarticulation, flexible protective outer surface covering system
Code effective Jan 01, 1994

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L5966 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Addition, endoskeletal system, hip disarticulation, flexible protective outer surface covering system or (Hip flexible cover system) for short. HCPCS L5966 has been effective since 01/01/1994 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L5966

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L5966
Description

Long description:
Addition, endoskeletal system, hip disarticulation, flexible protective outer surface covering system

Short description:
Hip flexible cover system

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, 1994
Date added Added Jan 01, 1994

See also

  • HCPCS L5850 · Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee or hip disarticulation, knee extension assist

  • HCPCS L5855 · Addition, endoskeletal system, hip disarticulation, mechanical hip extension assist

  • HCPCS L5910 · Addition, endoskeletal system, below knee, alignable system

  • HCPCS L5920 · Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee or hip disarticulation, alignable system

  • HCPCS L5925 · Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee, knee disarticulation or hip disarticulation, manual lock

  • HCPCS L5930 · Addition, endoskeletal system, high activity knee control frame

  • HCPCS L5940 · Addition, endoskeletal system, below knee, ultra-light material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

  • HCPCS L5950 · Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee, ultra-light material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

  • HCPCS L5960 · Addition, endoskeletal system, hip disarticulation, ultra-light material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

  • HCPCS L5961 · Addition, endoskeletal system, polycentric hip joint, pneumatic or hydraulic control, rotation control, with or without flexion and/or extension control

  • HCPCS L5962 · Addition, endoskeletal system, below knee, flexible protective outer surface covering system

  • HCPCS L5964 · Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee, flexible protective outer surface covering system

  • HCPCS L5968 · Addition to lower limb prosthesis, multiaxial ankle with swing phase active dorsiflexion feature

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