HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L1945Ankle foot orthosis, plastic, rigid anterior tibial section (floor reaction), custom fabricated
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L1945
L1945 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing ankle foot orthosis, plastic, rigid anterior tibial section (floor reaction), custom fabricated.
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
- Afo molded plas rig ant tib
- Date added
- 01/01/1989
- Action effective
- 01/01/2001
- BETOS
- D1F
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- L1933Ankle foot orthosis, rigid anterior tibial section, total carbon fiber or equal material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L1940Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, custom fabricated
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Common questions about L1945
Is HCPCS L1945 still valid?
- Yes. L1945 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L1945?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.