HCPCS Code L6038

Addition to single prosthetic digit or thumb, mechanical, attachment, multiaxial and/or internal/external rotation/abduction/adduction mechanism, with or without locking feature, any material
Code effective Oct 01, 2025

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L6038 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Addition to single prosthetic digit or thumb, mechanical, attachment, multiaxial and/or internal/external rotation/abduction/adduction mechanism, with or without locking feature, any material or (Multiax rotation attachment) for short. HCPCS L6038 has been effective since 10/01/2025 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L6038

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L6038
Description

Long description:
Addition to single prosthetic digit or thumb, mechanical, attachment, multiaxial and/or internal/external rotation/abduction/adduction mechanism, with or without locking feature, any material

Short description:
Multiax rotation attachment

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 Oct 01, 2025
Date added Added Oct 01, 2025

See also

  • HCPCS L6037 · Immediate post-surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, partial hand including fingers

  • HCPCS L6039 · Passive prosthetic digit or thumb prosthesis not including hand restoration partial hand, full or partial, custom made, any material, initial or replacement, per single passive prosthetic digit or thumb

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

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