HCPCS Code L5978

All lower extremity prostheses, foot, multiaxial ankle/foot
Code effective Jan 01, 1996

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L5978 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning All lower extremity prostheses, foot, multiaxial ankle/foot or (Ft prosth multiaxial ankl/ft) for short. HCPCS L5978 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L5978

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L5978
Description

Long description:
All lower extremity prostheses, foot, multiaxial ankle/foot

Short description:
Ft prosth multiaxial ankl/ft

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, 1989

See also

  • HCPCS L5699 · All lower extremity prostheses, shoulder harness

  • HCPCS L5970 · All lower extremity prostheses, foot, external keel, sach foot

  • HCPCS L5971 · All lower extremity prosthesis, solid ankle cushion heel (sach) foot, replacement only

  • HCPCS L5972 · All lower extremity prostheses, foot, flexible keel

  • HCPCS L5974 · All lower extremity prostheses, foot, single axis ankle/foot

  • HCPCS L5975 · All lower extremity prosthesis, combination single axis ankle and flexible keel foot

  • HCPCS L5976 · All lower extremity prostheses, energy storing foot (seattle carbon copy ii or equal)

  • HCPCS L5979 · All lower extremity prosthesis, multi-axial ankle, dynamic response foot, one piece system

  • HCPCS L5980 · All lower extremity prostheses, flex foot system

  • HCPCS L5981 · All lower extremity prostheses, flex-walk system or equal

  • HCPCS L5986 · All lower extremity prostheses, multi-axial rotation unit ('mcp' or equal)

  • HCPCS L5987 · All lower extremity prosthesis, shank foot system with vertical loading pylon

  • HCPCS L5992 · All lower extremity prosthesis, foot shell for modular foot/non-solid ankle cushion heel (sach) replacement only

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