HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L6881Automatic grasp feature, addition to upper limb electric prosthetic terminal device
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L6881
L6881 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing automatic grasp feature, addition to upper limb electric prosthetic terminal device.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2002, and its current record took effect 01/01/2007.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Term dev auto grasp feature
- Date added
- 01/01/2002
- Action effective
- 01/01/2007
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L68xx codes
- L6805Addition to terminal device, modifier wrist unit
- L6810Addition to terminal device, precision pinch device
- L6880Electric hand, switch or myoelectric controlled, independently articulating digits, any grasp pattern or combination of grasp patterns, includes motor(s)
- L6882Microprocessor control feature, addition to upper limb prosthetic terminal device
- L6883Replacement socket, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
- L6884Replacement socket, above elbow/elbow disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
- L6885Replacement socket, shoulder disarticulation/interscapular thoracic, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
- L6890Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L6895Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, custom fabricated
Common questions about L6881
Is HCPCS L6881 still valid?
- Yes. L6881 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L6881?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.