hcpcs data

L8658

Interphalangeal joint spacer, silicone or equal, each

Medicare: Special coverage instructions applyL seriesAdded January 01, 1992

What L8658 means

L8658 (Interphalangeal joint spacer) 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: Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings).

Code details

Short description
Interphalangeal joint spacer
Coverage code
D = Special coverage instructions apply
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, 2004
Code added date
January 01, 1992
Data year
2026

Questions about L8658

What is HCPCS code L8658?

HCPCS code L8658 is a Level II code in the L series (Orthotic Procedures and services; Prosthetic Procedures). Its full description is: "Interphalangeal joint spacer, silicone or equal, each"

Is L8658 a CPT code?

No. L8658 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 L8658?

The Medicare coverage code for L8658 is "Special coverage instructions apply". Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

When was HCPCS code L8658 added?

L8658 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 1992. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2004.

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