HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L6386Immediate post surgical or early fitting, each additional cast change and realignment
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L6386
L6386 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing immediate post surgical or early fitting, each additional cast change and realignment.
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 ea cast chg & realign
- 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
- 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
- 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
- L6388Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of rigid dressing only
Common questions about L6386
Is HCPCS L6386 still valid?
- Yes. L6386 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L6386?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.