Elbow disarticulation, external power, molded inner socket, removable humeral shell, outside locking hinges, forearm, otto bock or equal electrodes, cables, two batteries and one charger, myoelectronic control of terminal device
Code effective Jan 01, 1996
HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
L6945 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Elbow disarticulation, external power, molded inner socket, removable humeral shell, outside locking hinges, forearm, otto bock or equal electrodes, cables, two batteries and one charger, myoelectronic control of terminal device or (Elbow disart myoelectronic c) for short. HCPCS L6945 has been effective since 01/01/1996 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices |
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| HCPCS Code | L6945 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| 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, 1996 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 1988 |
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