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HCPCS
L1681

HCPCS Code L1681

Official Description

Hip orthosis, bilateral hip joints and thigh cuffs, adjustable flexion, extension, abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
Short Descr Ho bilateral hip abduction
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 10/1/2023
APC Status Indicator Service Paid under Fee Schedule or Payment System other than OPPS
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
MUE 1
OTS Orthotic No
CG Policy criteria applied
LT Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body)
RT Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body)
Date
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Notes
2024-01-01 Added First appearance in codebook.
2023-10-01 Added Code added.
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