HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L6382Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, elbow disarticulation or above elbow
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L6382
L6382 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 initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, elbow disarticulation or above elbow.
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
- Postop dsg cast chg elb dis/
- Date added
- 01/01/1988
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L63xx codes
- L6300Shoulder disarticulation, molded socket, shoulder bulkhead, humeral section, internal locking elbow, forearm
- L6310Shoulder disarticulation, passive restoration (complete prosthesis)
- L6320Shoulder disarticulation, passive restoration (shoulder cap only)
- L6350Interscapular thoracic, molded socket, shoulder bulkhead, humeral section, internal locking elbow, forearm
- L6360Interscapular thoracic, passive restoration (complete prosthesis)
- L6370Interscapular thoracic, passive restoration (shoulder cap only)
- L6380Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, wrist disarticulation or below elbow
- L6384Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic
- L6386Immediate post surgical or early fitting, each additional cast change and realignment
- L6388Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of rigid dressing only
Common questions about L6382
Is HCPCS L6382 still valid?
- Yes. L6382 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L6382?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.