HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L6550Shoulder disarticulation, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L6550
L6550 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing shoulder disarticulation, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1984, 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
- Shldr disar prosth tiss shap
- Date added
- 01/01/1984
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L65xx codes
- L6500Above elbow, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
- L6570Interscapular thoracic, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
- L6580Preparatory, wrist disarticulation or below elbow, single wall plastic socket, friction wrist, flexible elbow hinges, figure of eight harness, humeral cuff, bowden cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, molded to patient model
- L6582Preparatory, wrist disarticulation or below elbow, single wall socket, friction wrist, flexible elbow hinges, figure of eight harness, humeral cuff, bowden cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, direct formed
- L6584Preparatory, elbow disarticulation or above elbow, single wall plastic socket, friction wrist, locking elbow, figure of eight harness, fair lead cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, molded to patient model
- L6586Preparatory, elbow disarticulation or above elbow, single wall socket, friction wrist, locking elbow, figure of eight harness, fair lead cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, direct formed
- L6588Preparatory, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic, single wall plastic socket, shoulder joint, locking elbow, friction wrist, chest strap, fair lead cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, molded to patient model
- L6590Preparatory, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic, single wall socket, shoulder joint, locking elbow, friction wrist, chest strap, fair lead cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, direct formed
Common questions about L6550
Is HCPCS L6550 still valid?
- Yes. L6550 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L6550?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.