HCPCS L6940 Code. Elbow disarticulation switch


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