HCPCS L0452 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Orthotic Procedures and services • Thoracic-lumbar-sacral (TLSO) Orthotics |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L0452 by major payers:
$253.31
$201.39
$151.41
$240.21
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Select a payer to view fee schedule data Choose a payer from the options above to see rates for HCPCS L0452 | ||||||
United | L0452 | $170.64 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 560942061 - (NC) PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC, P.A. | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0452 | $199.08 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 455568773 | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0452 | $199.08 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 455568773 | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0452 | $170.64 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 560942061 - (NC) PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC, P.A. | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0452 | $184.86 | 1700830247 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY, MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586001307 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L0452 | $184.86 | 1962435792 - HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC, HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | 711045290 - (GA) HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0452 | $113.76 | 1346209137 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, INC., ST. MARY'S GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL | 261720984 - (GA) GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L0452 | $419.14 | 1689063554 - ATL COLORECTAL SURGERY | 205040872 - (GA) ATL COLORECTAL SURGERY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0452 | $408.16 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0452 | $113.76 | 1235153883 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM, INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD LIFESTYLE CENTER AND HOSPITAL | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0452 | $170.64 | 1255891958 - PIEDMONT NEWTON EKG BILLING LLC | 582155150 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0452 | $158.28 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | L0452 | $113.76 | 1902957541 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD MEDICAL CLINIC | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0452 | $170.64 | 1790888089 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY, CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586004640 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L0452 | $721.95 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
Want to see your competitors' rates?
Start your trial today to unlock complete access to provider rates and fee schedules in your area.
Here's what you can do with PayerPrice
Renegotiate your managed care contracts
Benchmark your current rates against market averages to identify opportunities for rate optimization.
Prospect for new business using fee schedules
Access every provider's negotiated rates for every billing code in your market to inform your prospecting strategies.
Integrate real-time payer data into your workflows
Automatically keep fee schedules up-to-date without adding yet another log-in to your insurance systems. Connect via API or SQL.
PayerPrice shows you the exact negotiated rates that insurers publish under federal transparency rules.
We display the raw data directly from insurers' files, giving you the same information they make public. Learn more about Price Transparency.
HCPCS L0452 vs. Other Thoracic-lumbar-sacral (TLSO) Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L0452 code is part of the Orthotic Procedures and services services used for Thoracic-lumbar-sacral (TLSO) Orthotics. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS L0452 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| L0450-HCPCS | Low | Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), flexible, provides trunk support, upper thoracic region, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated, off-the-shelf |
| L0452-HCPCS | Moderate | Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), flexible, provides trunk support, upper thoracic region, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, custom fabricated |
| L0454-HCPCS | Moderate | Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO) flexible, provides trunk support, extends from sacrococcygeal junction to above T-9 vertebra, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L0452. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L0452 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like HCPCS L0452) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.