HCPCS Code L8048

Unspecified maxillofacial prosthesis, by report, provided by a non-physician
Code effective Jan 01, 2001

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L8048 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Unspecified maxillofacial prosthesis, by report, provided by a non-physician or (Unspec maxillofacial prosth) for short. HCPCS L8048 has been effective since 01/01/2001 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L8048

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L8048
Description

Long description:
Unspecified maxillofacial prosthesis, by report, provided by a non-physician

Short description:
Unspec maxillofacial prosth

HCPCS Pricing indicator 46 - Carrier priced (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion, gap-filled amounts)
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, 2001
Date added Added Jan 01, 2001

See also

  • HCPCS L8047 · Nasal septal prosthesis, provided by a non-physician

  • HCPCS L8049 · Repair or modification of maxillofacial prosthesis, labor component, 15 minute increments, provided by a non-physician

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

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