HCPCS Code L6883

Replacement socket, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
Code effective Jan 01, 2006

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L6883 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Replacement socket, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power or (Replc sockt below e/w disa) for short. HCPCS L6883 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.


HCPCS Code Details - L6883

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L6883
Description

Long description:
Replacement socket, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power

Short description:
Replc sockt below e/w disa

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, 2006
Date added Added Jan 01, 2006

See also

  • HCPCS L6882 · Microprocessor control feature, addition to upper limb prosthetic terminal device

  • HCPCS L6884 · Replacement socket, above elbow/elbow disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power

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


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