HCPCS Code L8659

Official Description

Interphalangeal finger joint replacement, 2 or more pieces, metal (e.g., stainless steel or cobalt chrome), ceramic-like material (e.g., pyrocarbon) for surgical implantation, any size

Short Descr	Interphalangeal joint repl
Coverage	Special coverage instructions apply
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
MCM	2130
BETOS	D1F – Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
TOS Code(s)	P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Added Date	1/1/2004
APC Status Indicator	Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates
ASC Payment Indicator	Packaged service/item; no separate payment made.
MUE	2
MUE	0
IOM	100-02, 15, 120
OTS Orthotic	No
CCS Clinical Classification	243 - DME and supplies

GA	Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case
LT	Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body)
TA	Left foot, great toe