hcpcs data

K1022

Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, endoskeletal, knee disarticulation, above knee, hip disarticulation, positional rotation unit, any type

Medicare: Carrier judgmentK seriesAdded October 01, 2021

What K1022 means

K1022 (Endoskel posit rotat unit) belongs to the HCPCS Level II K series (Temporary Codes for Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers). Its Medicare coverage status is Carrier judgment. Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

Part B pricing: Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings).

Code details

Short description
Endoskel posit rotat unit
Coverage code
C = Carrier judgment
Pricing indicator
38 = Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator
A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Type of service
P = Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2024
Code added date
October 01, 2021
Data year
2026

Questions about K1022

What is HCPCS code K1022?

HCPCS code K1022 is a Level II code in the K series (Temporary Codes for Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers). Its full description is: "Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, endoskeletal, knee disarticulation, above knee, hip disarticulation, positional rotation unit, any type"

Is K1022 a CPT code?

No. K1022 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code K1022?

The Medicare coverage code for K1022 is "Carrier judgment". Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

When was HCPCS code K1022 added?

K1022 was added to the HCPCS code set on October 01, 2021. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2024.

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