HCPCS code L3340

Heel wedge, sach

Medicare: Special coverage instructions applyL seriesAdded January 01, 1982

What L3340 means

L3340 (Shoe wedge sach) belongs to the HCPCS Level II L series (Orthotic Procedures and services; Prosthetic Procedures). Its Medicare coverage status is Special coverage instructions apply. Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

Part B pricing: Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.).

Code details

Short description
Shoe wedge sach
Coverage code
D = Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing indicator
00 = Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator
9 = Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established(pricing indicator is '99')
Type of service
P = Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 1997
Code added date
January 01, 1982
Data year
2026

Questions about L3340

What is HCPCS code L3340?

HCPCS code L3340 is a Level II code in the L series (Orthotic Procedures and services; Prosthetic Procedures). Its full description is: "Heel wedge, sach"

Is L3340 a CPT code?

No. L3340 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 L3340?

The Medicare coverage code for L3340 is "Special coverage instructions apply". Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

When was HCPCS code L3340 added?

L3340 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 1982. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 1997.

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