HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L3500Orthopedic shoe addition, insole, leather
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L3500
L3500 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing orthopedic shoe addition, insole, leather.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1986, and its current record took effect 01/01/1999.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Ortho shoe add leather insol
- Date added
- 01/01/1986
- Action effective
- 01/01/1999
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L35xx codes
- L3510Orthopedic shoe addition, insole, rubber
- L3520Orthopedic shoe addition, insole, felt covered with leather
- L3530Orthopedic shoe addition, sole, half
- L3540Orthopedic shoe addition, sole, full
- L3550Orthopedic shoe addition, toe tap standard
- L3560Orthopedic shoe addition, toe tap, horseshoe
- L3570Orthopedic shoe addition, special extension to instep (leather with eyelets)
- L3580Orthopedic shoe addition, convert instep to velcro closure
- L3590Orthopedic shoe addition, convert firm shoe counter to soft counter
- L3595Orthopedic shoe addition, march bar
Common questions about L3500
Is HCPCS L3500 still valid?
- Yes. L3500 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L3500?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.