*re : L5940 *Addition, endoskeletal system, below knee, ultra-light material
(titanium, carbon fiber or equal)
To all:
There may have been previous posts about this but I would like to hear
some comments about getting paid for replacement titanium endo parts L
codes- *L5940 *
I am writing as during a American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association AOPA
Audio Conference of this week
some changes were reported for 2011 on *L5940 among others.*
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quote from the
New Codes and Medical Policy Changes for 2011
I. General information About HCPCS Changes
A. Effective January 1, 2011
re: Lcodes L5940-L5960
b.policy was changed to indicate that L5940-L5960 Should only be used to
describe ultralight material used in the design of the socket
c. Previously designated to describe ultralight componentry other than the
socket
d. Eligible for use on l5700 etc
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Any comments on , proper & improper use of these codes would be MOST
welcome -I appreciate feedback and will post anonymous responses to the
oandp-l list.
–
Kraig Helberg CP
C.D.Denison
32 West Rd SUITE 120
Towson, MD 21204
