HCPCS Code L6698

Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, lock mechanism, excludes socket insert
Code effective Apr 01, 2025

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L6698 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, lock mechanism, excludes socket insert or (Add up-ex prosthes lock mech) for short. HCPCS L6698 has been effective since 04/01/2025 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L6698

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L6698
Description

Long description:
Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, lock mechanism, excludes socket insert

Short description:
Add up-ex prosthes lock mech

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 Apr 01, 2025
Date added Added Jan 01, 2005

See also

  • HCPCS L3891 · Addition to upper extremity joint, wrist or elbow, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each

  • HCPCS L3995 · Addition to upper extremity orthosis, sock, fracture or equal, each

  • HCPCS L6032 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

  • HCPCS L6033 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, acrylic material

  • HCPCS L6611 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, external powered, additional switch, any type

  • HCPCS L6694 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated from existing mold or prefabricated, socket insert, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with locking mechanism

  • HCPCS L6695 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated from existing mold or prefabricated, socket insert, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, not for use with locking mechanism

  • HCPCS L6696 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated socket insert for congenital or atypical traumatic amputee, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with or without locking mechanism, initial only (for other than initial, use code l6694 or l6695)

  • HCPCS L6697 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated socket insert for other than congenital or atypical traumatic amputee, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with or without locking mechanism, initial only (for other than initial, use code l6694 or l6695)

  • HCPCS L6890 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

  • HCPCS L6895 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L7400 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

  • HCPCS L7401 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, above elbow disarticulation, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

  • HCPCS L7402 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, shoulder disarticulation/interscapular thoracic, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

  • HCPCS L7403 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, acrylic material

  • HCPCS L6700 · Upper extremity addition, external powered feature, myoelectronic control module, additional emg inputs, pattern-recognition decoding intent movement

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