HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L8505Artificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L8505
L8505 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing artificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2002.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Artificial larynx, accessory
- Date added
- 01/01/2002
- Action effective
- 01/01/2002
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L85xx codes
- L8500Artificial larynx, any type
- L8501Tracheostomy speaking valve
- L8507Tracheo-esophageal voice prosthesis, patient inserted, any type, each
- L8509Tracheo-esophageal voice prosthesis, inserted by a licensed health care provider, any type
- L8510Voice amplifier
- L8511Insert for indwelling tracheoesophageal prosthesis, with or without valve, replacement only, each
- L8512Gelatin capsules or equivalent, for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, replacement only, per 10
- L8513Cleaning device used with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, pipet, brush, or equal, replacement only, each
- L8514Tracheoesophageal puncture dilator, replacement only, each
- L8515Gelatin capsule, application device for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, each
Common questions about L8505
Is HCPCS L8505 still valid?
- Yes. L8505 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L8505?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.