L5540 Preparatory, below knee 'ptb' type socket, non-alignable system, pylon, no cover, sach foot, laminated socket, molded to model
Short descriptor: Prep bk ptb laminated socket
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L5540 is the HCPCS Level II code for Preparatory, below knee 'ptb' type socket, non-alignable system, pylon, no cover, sach foot, laminated socket, molded to model (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
- 1996-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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