HCPCS Code L6700

Upper extremity addition, external powered feature, myoelectronic control module, additional emg inputs, pattern-recognition decoding intent movement
Code effective Apr 01, 2025

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L6700 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Upper extremity addition, external powered feature, myoelectronic control module, additional emg inputs, pattern-recognition decoding intent movement or (Ue add ext power myoel) for short. HCPCS L6700 has been effective since 04/01/2025 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L6700

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L6700
Description

Long description:
Upper extremity addition, external powered feature, myoelectronic control module, additional emg inputs, pattern-recognition decoding intent movement

Short description:
Ue add ext power myoel

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 Apr 01, 2025

See also

  • HCPCS L6698 · Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, lock mechanism, excludes socket insert

  • 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 L6637 · Upper extremity addition, nudge control elbow lock

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

  • HCPCS L6703 · Terminal device, passive hand/mitt, any material, any size

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