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April 2016

Covered procedure codes for prosthetic socks

Procedure code L8470 may be covered as a stand-alone item when reported with procedure code L8420. Additionally, procedure code L8480 may be covered as a stand-alone item when reported with procedure code L8430. Below are the procedure codes and what they cover:

  • L8420 — Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, below knee, each
  • L8430 — Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, above knee, each
  • L8470 — Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, below knee, each
  • L8480 — Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, above knee, each
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