Table of content for "Elbow disarticulation switch" (HCPCS L6940)
General information on the “L6940” code
HCPCS Code: L6940
Long Description: Elbow disarticulation, external power, molded inner socket, removable humeral shell, outside locking hinges, forearm, otto bock or equal switch, cables, two batteries and one charger, switch control of terminal device
Short Description: Elbow disarticulation switch
Original information is taken from L6940 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: 19880101
Code Effective Date: 19960101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code