Braces; trusses; and artifical legs, arms, and eyes are covered when furnished incident to a physician’s services or on a physician’s order. A brace includes rigid and semirigid devices used for the purpose of supporting a weak or deformed body member or restricting or eliminating motion in a diseased or injured part of the body. Back braces include, but are not limited to, sacroiliac, sacrolumbar, dorsolumbar corsets, and belts. Stump stockings and harnesses (including replacements) are also covered when these appliances are essential to the effective use of an artificial limb. Adjustments to an artificial limb or other appliance required by wear or by a change in the patient’s condition are covered when ordered by a physician. Adjustments, repairs, and replacements are covered so long as the device continues to be medically required.


  • L8622

    Alkaline battery for use with cochlear implant device, any size, replacement, each
  • L8623

    Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant device speech processor, other than ear level, replacement, each
  • L8624

    Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant or auditory osseointegrated device speech processor, ear level, replacement, each
  • L8625

    External recharging system for battery for use with cochlear implant or auditory osseointegrated device, replacement only, each
  • L8627

    Cochlear implant, external speech processor, component, replacement
  • L8628

    Cochlear implant, external controller component, replacement
  • L8629

    Transmitting coil and cable, integrated, for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
  • L8630

    Metacarpophalangeal joint implant
  • L8631

    Metacarpal phalangeal joint replacement, two or more pieces, metal (e.g., stainless steel or cobalt chrome), ceramic-like material (e.g., pyrocarbon), for surgical implantation (all sizes, includes entire system)
  • L8641

    Metatarsal joint implant


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  • L8642

    Hallux implant
  • L8658

    Interphalangeal joint spacer, silicone or equal, each
  • L8659

    Interphalangeal finger joint replacement, 2 or more pieces, metal (e.g., stainless steel or cobalt chrome), ceramic-like material (e.g., pyrocarbon) for surgical implantation, any size
  • L8670

    Vascular graft material, synthetic, implant
  • L8678

    Electrical stimulator supplies (external) for use with implantable neurostimulator, per month
  • L8679

    Implantable neurostimulator, pulse generator, any type
  • L8680

    Implantable neurostimulator electrode, each
  • L8681

    Patient programmer (external) for use with implantable programmable neurostimulator pulse generator, replacement only
  • L8682

    Implantable neurostimulator radiofrequency receiver
  • L8683

    Radiofrequency transmitter (external) for use with implantable neurostimulator radiofrequency receiver
  • L8684

    Radiofrequency transmitter (external) for use with implantable sacral root neurostimulator receiver for bowel and bladder management, replacement
  • L8685

    Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, single array, rechargeable, includes extension
  • L8686

    Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, single array, non-rechargeable, includes extension
  • L8687

    Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, dual array, rechargeable, includes extension
  • L8688

    Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, dual array, non-rechargeable, includes extension
  • L8689

    External recharging system for battery (internal) for use with implantable neurostimulator, replacement only
  • L8690

    Auditory osseointegrated device, includes all internal and external components
  • L8691

    Auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, excludes transducer/actuator, replacement only, each
  • L8692

    Auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, used without osseointegration, body worn, includes headband or other means of external attachment
  • L8693

    Auditory osseointegrated device abutment, any length, replacement only


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  • L8694

    Auditory osseointegrated device, transducer/actuator, replacement only, each
  • L8695

    External recharging system for battery (external) for use with implantable neurostimulator, replacement only
  • L8696

    Antenna (external) for use with implantable diaphragmatic/phrenic nerve stimulation device, replacement, each
  • L8698

    Miscellaneous component, supply or accessory for use with total artificial heart system
  • L8699

    Prosthetic implant, not otherwise specified
  • L8701

    Powered upper extremity range of motion assist device, elbow, wrist, hand with single or double upright(s), includes microprocessor, sensors, all components and accessories, custom fabricated
  • L8702

    Powered upper extremity range of motion assist device, elbow, wrist, hand, finger, single or double upright(s), includes microprocessor, sensors, all components and accessories, custom fabricated
  • L8720

    External lower extremity sensory prosthetic device, cutaneous stimulation of mechanoreceptors proximal to the ankle, per leg
  • L8721

    Receptor sole for use with l8720, replacement, each
  • L9900

    Orthotic and prosthetic supply, accessory, and/or service component of another hcpcs "l" code