HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L8691Auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, excludes transducer/actuator, replacement only, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L8691
L8691 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, excludes transducer/actuator, replacement only, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2007, and its current record took effect 01/01/2018.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Aoi snd proc repl excl actua
- Date added
- 01/01/2007
- Action effective
- 01/01/2018
- BETOS
- D1F
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Common questions about L8691
Is HCPCS L8691 still valid?
- Yes. L8691 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L8691?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.