HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L1970Ankle foot orthosis, plastic with ankle joint, custom fabricated
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L1970
L1970 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing ankle foot orthosis, plastic with ankle joint, custom fabricated.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1982, 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 plastic molded w/ankle j
- Date added
- 01/01/1982
- Action effective
- 01/01/2001
- BETOS
- D1F
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- L1902Ankle orthosis, ankle gauntlet or similar, with or without joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L1904Ankle orthosis, ankle gauntlet or similar, with or without joints, custom fabricated
- L1906Ankle foot orthosis, multiligamentous ankle support, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L1907Ankle orthosis, supramalleolar with straps, with or without interface/pads, custom fabricated
- L1910Ankle foot orthosis, posterior, single bar, clasp attachment to shoe counter, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1920Ankle foot orthosis, single upright with static or adjustable stop (phelps or perlstein type), custom fabricated
- L1930Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1932Ankle foot orthosis, rigid anterior tibial section, total carbon fiber or equal material, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- 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
- L1945Ankle foot orthosis, plastic, rigid anterior tibial section (floor reaction), custom fabricated
Common questions about L1970
Is HCPCS L1970 still valid?
- Yes. L1970 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L1970?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.