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Code deleted, see L5926.

Official Description

Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, endoskeletal, knee disarticulation, above knee, hip disarticulation, positional rotation unit, any type
Short Descr Endoskel posit rotat unit
Coverage Carrier Priced
Pricing Indicator(s) 38 – Supplies And Surgical Dressings - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
BETOS D1F – Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
TOS Code(s) P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Added Date 10/1/2021
Termination Date 12/31/2023
APC Status Indicator Non-Implantable Durable Medical Equipment
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
K2 Lower extremity prosthesis functional level 2 - has the ability or potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs or uneven surfaces. typical of the limited community ambulator.
K3 Lower extremity prosthesis functional level 3 - has the ability or potential for ambulation with variable cadence. typical of the community ambulator who has the ability to transverse most environmental barriers and may have vocational, therapeutic, or exercise activity that demands prosthetic utilization beyond simple locomotion.
K4 Lower extremity prosthesis functional level 4 - has the ability or potential for prosthetic ambulation that exceeds the basic ambulation skills, exhibiting high impact, stress, or energy levels, typical of the prosthetic demands of the child, active adult, or athlete.
KX Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
LT Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body)
NU New equipment
RT Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body)
SC Medically necessary service or supply
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Notes
2023-12-31 Deleted Code deleted, see L5926.
2022-10-01 Note Payment change (MOG, pricing indicator codes, anesthesia base units, Ambulatory Surgical Centers)
2022-01-01 Added First appearance in codebook.
2021-10-01 Added Code added.
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