HCPCS Code L6386

Immediate post surgical or early fitting, each additional cast change and realignment
Code effective Jan 01, 1996

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L6386 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Immediate post surgical or early fitting, each additional cast change and realignment or (Postop ea cast chg & realign) for short. HCPCS L6386 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L6386

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L6386
Description

Long description:
Immediate post surgical or early fitting, each additional cast change and realignment

Short description:
Postop ea cast chg & realign

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, 1988

See also

  • HCPCS L5400 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment, suspension, and one cast change, below knee

  • HCPCS L5410 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment and suspension, below knee, each additional cast change and realignment

  • HCPCS L5420 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment and suspension and one cast change 'ak' or knee disarticulation

  • HCPCS L5430 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, incl. fitting, alignment and supension, 'ak' or knee disarticulation, each additional cast change and realignment

  • HCPCS L5450 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, below knee

  • HCPCS L5460 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, above knee

  • HCPCS L6380 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, wrist disarticulation or below elbow

  • HCPCS L6382 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, elbow disarticulation or above elbow

  • HCPCS L6384 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic

  • HCPCS L6388 · Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of rigid dressing only

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