HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L0172Cervical, collar, semi-rigid thermoplastic foam, two-piece, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L0172
L0172 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing cervical, collar, semi-rigid thermoplastic foam, two-piece, prefabricated, off-the-shelf.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1988, and its current record took effect 01/01/2014.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Cerv col sr foam 2pc pre ots
- Date added
- 01/01/1988
- Action effective
- 01/01/2014
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L01xx codes
- L0112Cranial cervical orthosis, congenital torticollis type, with or without soft interface material, adjustable range of motion joint, custom fabricated
- L0113Cranial cervical orthosis, torticollis type, with or without joint, with or without soft interface material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L0120Cervical, flexible, non-adjustable, prefabricated, off-the-shelf (foam collar)
- L0130Cervical, flexible, thermoplastic collar, molded to patient
- L0140Cervical, semi-rigid, adjustable (plastic collar)
- L0150Cervical, semi-rigid, adjustable molded chin cup (plastic collar with mandibular/occipital piece)
- L0160Cervical, semi-rigid, wire frame occipital/mandibular support, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0170Cervical, collar, molded to patient model
- L0174Cervical, collar, semi-rigid, thermoplastic foam, two piece with thoracic extension, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0180Cervical, multiple post collar, occipital/mandibular supports, adjustable
- L0190Cervical, multiple post collar, occipital/mandibular supports, adjustable cervical bars (somi, guilford, taylor types)
Common questions about L0172
Is HCPCS L0172 still valid?
- Yes. L0172 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L0172?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.