HCPCS Code L6620

Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension wrist unit, with or without friction
Code effective Jan 01, 2004

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L6620 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension wrist unit, with or without friction or (Flexion/extension wrist unit) for short. HCPCS L6620 has been effective since 01/01/2004 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L6620

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L6620
Description

Long description:
Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension wrist unit, with or without friction

Short description:
Flexion/extension wrist unit

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, 2004
Date added Added Jan 01, 1986

See also

  • HCPCS L6029 · Upper extremity addition, test socket/interface, partial hand including fingers

  • HCPCS L6030 · Upper extremity addition, external frame, partial hand including fingers

  • HCPCS L6615 · Upper extremity addition, disconnect locking wrist unit

  • HCPCS L6616 · Upper extremity addition, additional disconnect insert for locking wrist unit, each

  • HCPCS L6623 · Upper extremity addition, spring assisted rotational wrist unit with latch release

  • HCPCS L6624 · Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension and rotation wrist unit

  • HCPCS L6625 · Upper extremity addition, rotation wrist unit with cable lock

  • HCPCS L6628 · Upper extremity addition, quick disconnect hook adapter, otto bock or equal

  • HCPCS L6629 · Upper extremity addition, quick disconnect lamination collar with coupling piece, otto bock or equal

  • HCPCS L6630 · Upper extremity addition, stainless steel, any wrist

  • HCPCS L6632 · Upper extremity addition, latex suspension sleeve, each

  • HCPCS L6635 · Upper extremity addition, lift assist for elbow

  • HCPCS L6637 · Upper extremity addition, nudge control elbow lock

  • HCPCS L6641 · Upper extremity addition, excursion amplifier, pulley type

  • HCPCS L6642 · Upper extremity addition, excursion amplifier, lever type

  • HCPCS L6621 · Upper extremity prosthesis addition, flexion/extension wrist with or without friction, for use with external powered terminal device

1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

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

HCPCS Level II codes and descriptors are approved and maintained jointly by the alpha-numeric editorial panel (consisting of CMS, the Health Insurance Association of America, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association). — Updated 6/23/2026

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.