HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L2861Addition to lower extremity joint, knee or ankle, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L2861
L2861 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing addition to lower extremity joint, knee or ankle, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2010.
Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).
Details
- Short description
- Torsion mechanism knee/ankle
- Date added
- 01/01/2010
- Action effective
- 01/01/2010
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L28xx codes
- L2800Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, knee cap, medial or lateral pull, for use with custom fabricated orthosis only
- L2810Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, condylar pad
- L2820Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, below knee section
- L2830Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, above knee section
- L2840Addition to lower extremity orthosis, tibial length sock, fracture or equal, each
- L2850Addition to lower extremity orthosis, femoral length sock, fracture or equal, each
Common questions about L2861
Is HCPCS L2861 still valid?
- Yes. L2861 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L2861?
- Its coverage code is "I": it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used). Check the local coverage determination for your region.