Miscellaneous external component, supply or accessory for use with the argus ii retinal prosthesis system
Code effective Jan 01, 2019
HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
L8608 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Miscellaneous external component, supply or accessory for use with the argus ii retinal prosthesis system or (Arg ii ext com/sup/acc misc) for short. HCPCS L8608 has been effective since 01/01/2019 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 | L8608 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
46 - Carrier priced (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion, gap-filled amounts)
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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, 2019 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2019 |
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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”
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