HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L1686Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L1686
L1686 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1989, and its current record took effect 01/01/2001.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Ho post-op hip abduction
- Date added
- 01/01/1989
- Action effective
- 01/01/2001
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L16xx codes
- L1600Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, frejka type with cover, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an inidividual with expertise
- L1610Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (frejka cover only), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L1620Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (pavlik harness), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L1630Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, semi-flexible (von rosen type), custom fabricated
- L1640Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, static, pelvic band or spreader bar, thigh cuffs, custom fabricated
- L1650Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, static, adjustable, (ilfled type), prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1652Hip orthosis, bilateral thigh cuffs with adjustable abductor spreader bar, adult size, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L1653Hip orthosis, bilateral thigh cuffs with adjustable abductor spreader bar, adult size, prefabricated, off the shelf
- L1660Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, static, plastic, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1680Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, dynamic, pelvic control, adjustable hip motion control, thigh cuffs (rancho hip action type), custom fabricated
- L1681Hip orthosis, bilateral hip joints and thigh cuffs, adjustable flexion, extension, abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L1685Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, custom fabricated
Common questions about L1686
Is HCPCS L1686 still valid?
- Yes. L1686 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L1686?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.