HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L2520Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, quadri- lateral brim, custom fitted
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L2520
L2520 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, quadri- lateral brim, custom fitted.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1986.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Th/wght bear quad-lat brim c
- Date added
- 01/01/1986
- Action effective
- 01/01/1986
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L25xx codes
- L2500Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, gluteal/ ischial weight bearing, ring
- L2510Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, quadri- lateral brim, molded to patient model
- L2525Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, ischial containment/narrow m-l brim molded to patient model
- L2526Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, ischial containment/narrow m-l brim, custom fitted
- L2530Addition to lower extremity, thigh-weight bearing, lacer, non-molded
- L2540Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, lacer, molded to patient model
- L2550Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, high roll cuff
- L2570Addition to lower extremity, pelvic control, hip joint, clevis type two position joint, each
- L2580Addition to lower extremity, pelvic control, pelvic sling
Common questions about L2520
Is HCPCS L2520 still valid?
- Yes. L2520 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L2520?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.