HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L6055Wrist disarticulation, molded socket with expandable interface, flexible elbow hinges, triceps pad
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L6055
L6055 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing wrist disarticulation, molded socket with expandable interface, flexible elbow hinges, triceps pad.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1988, 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
- Wrst mold sock w/exp interfa
- Date added
- 01/01/1988
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L60xx codes
- L6026Transcarpal/metacarpal or partial hand disarticulation prosthesis, external power, self-suspended, inner socket with removable forearm section, electrodes and cables, two batteries, charger, myoelectric control of terminal device, excludes terminal device(s)
- L6028Partial hand, finger, and thumb prosthesis without prosthetic digit(s) /thumb, amputation at metacarpal level, including flexible or non-flexible interface, molded to patient model, for use without external power and/or passive prosthetic digit/thumb, not including inserts described by l6692
- L6029Upper extremity addition, test socket/interface, partial hand including fingers
- L6030Upper extremity addition, external frame, partial hand including fingers
- L6031Replacement socket/interface, partial hand including fingers, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
- L6032Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)
- L6033Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, acrylic material
- L6034Partial hand, finger, and thumb prosthesis without prosthetic digit(s)/thumb, amputation at distal to metacarpal joint, including flexible or non-flexible interface, molded to patient model, for use without external power and/or passive prosthetic digit/thumb, not including inserts described by l6692
- L6035Single prosthetic digit, mechanical, can include metacarpophalangeal (mcp), proximal interphalangeal (pip), and/or distal interphalangeal (dip) joint(s), with or without locking mechanism, can include flexion or extension assist, any material, attachment, initial issue or replacement
- L6036Prosthetic thumb, mechanical, can include metacarpophalangeal (mcp), interphalangeal (ip) joint(s), with or without locking mechanism, can include flexion or extension assist, any material, attachment, initial issue or replacement
- L6037Immediate post-surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, partial hand including fingers
- L6038Addition to single prosthetic digit or thumb, mechanical, attachment, multiaxial and/or internal/external rotation/abduction/adduction mechanism, with or without locking feature, any material
Common questions about L6055
Is HCPCS L6055 still valid?
- Yes. L6055 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L6055?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.