HCPCS L5856 Code. Elec knee-shin swing/stance


Table of content for "Elec knee-shin swing/stance" (HCPCS L5856)

General information on the “L5856” code

HCPCS Code: L5856
Long Description: Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, endoskeletal knee-shin system, microprocessor control feature, swing and stance phase, includes electronic sensor(s), any type
Short Description: Elec knee-shin swing/stance

Original information is taken from L5856 page

Pricing indicators

Pricing Indicator Code 1: 38 – Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings) . Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Supplies And Surgical Dressings
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology

Certification and additional reference information

Coverage

Coverage: C – Carrier judgment

Type of service


Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1F – Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
Type Of Service 1: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics

Misc information

Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20050101
Code Effective Date: 20050101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code