L1971 Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
Short descriptor: Afo w/ankle joint, prefab
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L1971 is the HCPCS Level II code for Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment (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
- 2025-04-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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