HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L6883Replacement socket, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L6883
L6883 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing replacement socket, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2006.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Replc sockt below e/w disa
- Date added
- 01/01/2006
- Action effective
- 01/01/2006
- BETOS
- D1F
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- L6880Electric hand, switch or myoelectric controlled, independently articulating digits, any grasp pattern or combination of grasp patterns, includes motor(s)
- L6881Automatic grasp feature, addition to upper limb electric prosthetic terminal device
- L6882Microprocessor control feature, addition to upper limb prosthetic terminal device
- 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 L6883
Is HCPCS L6883 still valid?
- Yes. L6883 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L6883?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.