L6638 Upper extremity addition to prosthesis, electric locking feature, only for use with manually powered elbow
Short descriptor: Elec lock on manual pw elbow
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L6638 is the HCPCS Level II code for Upper extremity addition to prosthesis, electric locking feature, only for use with manually powered elbow (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
- 2003-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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