Lower extremity orthoses, not otherwise specified
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
L2999 is a valid 2024 HCPCS code for Lower extremity orthoses, not otherwise specified or just “Lower extremity orthosis nos” for short, used in Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.
HCPCS Level II Code Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices |
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HCPCS Code | L2999 |
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Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
HCPCS Modifier1 | |
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, 1998 |
Date added | Added Jan 01, 1982 |
HCPCS Coding Procedures |
In HCPCS Level II, modifiers are composed of two alpha or alphanumeric characters.
Example: E0260-NU - Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress
“NU” identifies the hospital bed as new equipment
1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”