Table of content for "Lowr extremity prosthes nos" (HCPCS L5999)
General information on the “L5999” code
HCPCS Code: L5999
Long Description: Lower extremity prosthesis, not otherwise specified
Short Description: Lowr extremity prosthes nos
Original information is taken from L5999 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 46 – Carrier priced (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion, gap-filled amounts). 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: 19820101
Code Effective Date: 19980101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code