HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L5160Knee disarticulation (or through knee), molded socket, bent knee configuration, external knee joints, shin, sach foot
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L5160
L5160 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing knee disarticulation (or through knee), molded socket, bent knee configuration, external knee joints, shin, sach foot.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1982, 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
- Mold socket bent knee shin s
- Date added
- 01/01/1982
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
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Common questions about L5160
Is HCPCS L5160 still valid?
- Yes. L5160 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L5160?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.