HCPCS Code L6637

Upper extremity addition, nudge control elbow lock
Code effective Jan 01, 1988

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L6637 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Upper extremity addition, nudge control elbow lock or (Nudge control elbow lock) for short. HCPCS L6637 has been effective since 01/01/1988 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.


HCPCS Code Details - L6637

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L6637
Description

Long description:
Upper extremity addition, nudge control elbow lock

Short description:
Nudge control elbow lock

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, 1988
Date added Added Jan 01, 1988

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 L6620 · Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension wrist unit, with or without friction

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

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

  • HCPCS L6638 · Upper extremity addition to prosthesis, electric locking feature, only for use with manually powered elbow

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


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