hcpcs data

L5050

Ankle, symes, molded socket, sach foot

Medicare: Carrier judgmentL seriesAdded January 01, 1985

What L5050 means

L5050 (Ank symes mold sckt sach ft) belongs to the HCPCS Level II L series (Orthotic Procedures and services; Prosthetic Procedures). 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
Ank symes mold sckt sach ft
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, 1996
Code added date
January 01, 1985
Data year
2026

Questions about L5050

What is HCPCS code L5050?

HCPCS code L5050 is a Level II code in the L series (Orthotic Procedures and services; Prosthetic Procedures). Its full description is: "Ankle, symes, molded socket, sach foot"

Is L5050 a CPT code?

No. L5050 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 L5050?

The Medicare coverage code for L5050 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 L5050 added?

L5050 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 1985. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 1996.

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