HCPCS Code L6400

Below elbow, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
Code effective Jan 01, 1996

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L6400 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Below elbow, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping or (Below elbow prosth tiss shap) for short. HCPCS L6400 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L6400

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L6400
Description

Long description:
Below elbow, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping

Short description:
Below elbow prosth tiss shap

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, 1982

See also

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

  • HCPCS L6100 · Below elbow, molded socket, flexible elbow hinge, triceps pad

  • HCPCS L6110 · Below elbow, molded socket, (muenster or northwestern suspension types)

  • HCPCS L6120 · Below elbow, molded double wall split socket, step-up hinges, half cuff

  • HCPCS L6130 · Below elbow, molded double wall split socket, stump activated locking hinge, half cuff

  • HCPCS L6450 · Elbow disarticulation, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping

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

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