HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L2265Addition to lower extremity, long tongue stirrup
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L2265
L2265 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing addition to lower extremity, long tongue stirrup.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1989, 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
- Long tongue stirrup
- Date added
- 01/01/1989
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L22xx codes
- L2200Addition to lower extremity, limited ankle motion, each joint
- L2210Addition to lower extremity, dorsiflexion assist (plantar flexion resist), each joint
- L2220Addition to lower extremity, dorsiflexion and plantar flexion assist/resist, each joint
- L2221Addition to lower extremity orthosis, ankle system, microprocessor-controlled feature plantarflexion and/or dorsiflexion, includes power source
- L2230Addition to lower extremity, split flat caliper stirrups and plate attachment
- L2232Addition to lower extremity orthosis, rocker bottom for total contact ankle foot orthosis, for custom fabricated orthosis only
- L2240Addition to lower extremity, round caliper and plate attachment
- L2250Addition to lower extremity, foot plate, molded to patient model, stirrup attachment
- L2260Addition to lower extremity, reinforced solid stirrup (scott-craig type)
- L2270Addition to lower extremity, varus/valgus correction ('t') strap, padded/lined or malleolus pad
- L2275Addition to lower extremity, varus/valgus correction, plastic modification, padded/lined
- L2280Addition to lower extremity, molded inner boot
Common questions about L2265
Is HCPCS L2265 still valid?
- Yes. L2265 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L2265?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.