Table of content for "Elec lock on manual pw elbow" (HCPCS L6638)
General information on the “L6638” code
HCPCS Code: L6638
Long Description: Upper extremity addition to prosthesis, electric locking feature, only for use with manually powered elbow
Short Description: Elec lock on manual pw elbow
Original information is taken from L6638 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: 20030101
Code Effective Date: 20030101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code