HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L5450Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, below knee
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L5450
L5450 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, below knee.
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
- Postop app non-wgt bear dsg
- Date added
- 01/01/1982
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L54xx codes
- L5400Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment, suspension, and one cast change, below knee
- L5410Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment and suspension, below knee, each additional cast change and realignment
- L5420Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment and suspension and one cast change 'ak' or knee disarticulation
- L5430Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, incl. fitting, alignment and supension, 'ak' or knee disarticulation, each additional cast change and realignment
- L5460Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, above knee
Common questions about L5450
Is HCPCS L5450 still valid?
- Yes. L5450 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L5450?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.