L5987 All lower extremity prosthesis, shank foot system with vertical loading pylon

Short descriptor: Shank ft w vert load pylon

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L5987 is the HCPCS Level II code for All lower extremity prosthesis, shank foot system with vertical loading pylon (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
1997-01-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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