HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L1040Addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, lumbar or lumbar rib pad
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L1040
L1040 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, lumbar or lumbar rib pad.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1986, and its current record took effect 01/01/1996.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Lumbar or lumbar rib pad
- Date added
- 01/01/1986
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L10xx codes
- L1000Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (ctlso) (milwaukee), inclusive of furnishing initial orthosis, including model
- L1001Cervical thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis, immobilizer, infant size, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1005Tension based scoliosis orthosis and accessory pads, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1006Scoliosis orthosis, sagittal-coronal control provided by a rigid lateral frame, extends from axilla to trochanter, includes all accessory pads, straps and interface, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L1007Scoliosis orthosis, sagittal-coronal control provided by a rigid lateral frame, extends from axilla, to trochanter, includes all accessory pads, straps, and interface, custom fabricated
- L1010Addition to cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (ctlso) or scoliosis orthosis, axilla sling
- L1020Addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, kyphosis pad
- L1025Addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, kyphosis pad, floating
- L1030Addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, lumbar bolster pad
- L1050Addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, sternal pad
- L1060Addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, thoracic pad
- L1070Addition to ctlso or scoliosis orthosis, trapezius sling
Common questions about L1040
Is HCPCS L1040 still valid?
- Yes. L1040 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L1040?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.