L1821 Knee orthosis, elastic with condylar pads and joints, with or without patellar control, prefabricated, off the shelf
Short descriptor: Ko elas w/ condyle pads otf
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L1821 is the HCPCS Level II code for Knee orthosis, elastic with condylar pads and joints, with or without patellar control, prefabricated, off the shelf (2026). It belongs to Section L — Orthotic & Prosthetic Procedures. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Orthotics, prosthetics & vision services.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Carrier judgment (code C)
- Part B Pricing
- Orthotics, prosthetics & vision services (indicator 38)
- Type of Service
- Lump-sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
- Effective Date
- 2024-10-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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