HCPCS L0488 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L0488 by major payers:
$1,020.55
$647.67
$707.29
$1,431.76
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L0488 | $609.23 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 455568773 | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0488 | $539.03 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 560942061 - (NC) PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC, P.A. | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0488 | $609.23 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 455568773 | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0488 | $539.03 | 1013553197 - AMY MOORE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X) |
United | L0488 | $539.03 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 560942061 - (NC) PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC, P.A. | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0488 | $539.03 | 1790057420 - BAMA HEART DOC, P.C., ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR MEDICINE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | L0488 | $498.36 | 1427189927 - DEVON DANEY | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | L0488 | $560.91 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 582155150 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0488 | $498.36 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | L0488 | $560.91 | 1255891958 - PIEDMONT NEWTON EKG BILLING LLC | 582155150 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0488 | $550.84 | 1356552350 - REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLC, REDMOND HOSPITAL BASED SERVICES LLC | 201017054 - (GA) REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0488 | $606.67 | 1972731800 - MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, L.L.C., WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | 870764535 - (GA) MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, LLC D/B/A WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L0488 | $913.85 | 1487721718 - VICTORIA LEWIS-HOLLAND | 586011888 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0488 | $1345.41 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 474870066 - (GA) GWINNETT OBGYN ASSOCIATES OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L0488 | $571.05 | 1790942381 - TATTNALL HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - TATTNALL | 300466706 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
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 |
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HCPCS L0488 vs. Other Thoracic-lumbar-sacral (TLSO) Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L0488 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 L0488 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L0486-HCPCS | High | Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), triplanar control, two piece rigid plastic shell with interface liner, multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch, lateral strength is enhanced by overlapping plastic, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, includes a carved plaster or CAD-CAM model, custom fabricated |
| L0488-HCPCS | High | Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), triplanar control, one piece rigid plastic shell with interface liner, multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch, anterior or posterior opening, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment |
| L0490-HCPCS | Moderate | Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), sagittal-coronal control, one piece rigid plastic shell, with overlapping reinforced anterior, with multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates at or before the T-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xiphoid, anterior opening, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal and coronal planes, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L0488. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L0488 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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