HCPCS Code Details - L8619

HCPCS Level II Code
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L8619
Description

Long description:
Cochlear implant, external speech processor and controller, integrated system, replacement

Short description:
Coch imp ext proc/contr rplc

HCPCS Modifier1
HCPCS Pricing indicator 38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
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, 2010
Date added Added Jan 01, 1996
HCPCS Coding Procedures

HCPCS Modifiers

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

See also

  • HCPCS L8618 · Transmitter cable for use with cochlear implant device or auditory osseointegrated device, replacement

  • HCPCS L8627 · Cochlear implant, external speech processor, component, replacement

  • HCPCS L8628 · Cochlear implant, external controller component, replacement

  • HCPCS L8621 · Zinc air battery for use with cochlear implant device and auditory osseointegrated sound processors, replacement, each


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”