HCPCS L0638 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 • Lumbar-sacral Orthotics |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L0638 by major payers:
$1,257.73
$849.19
$929.39
$1,329.84
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L0638 | $708.21 | 1952557498 - JEREMY KELLEY | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | L0638 | $708.21 | 1013553197 - AMY MOORE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X) |
United | L0638 | $780.45 | 1851400485 - GEORGE HEMSTREET | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | L0638 | $708.21 | 1679845531 - DANA HEMSTREET | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | L0638 | $708.21 | 1679845531 - DANA HEMSTREET | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | L0638 | $708.21 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 560942061 - (NC) PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC, P.A. | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0638 | $800.46 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 455568773 | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0638 | $708.21 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 560942061 - (NC) PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC, P.A. | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0638 | $800.46 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 455568773 | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L0638 | $797.08 | 1306896253 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA, SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER | 586004467 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0638 | $693.90 | 1326028978 - CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | 582513901 - CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L0638 | $797.08 | 1659376630 - UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC, UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 581734026 - (GA) UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0638 | $2837.19 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L0638 | $763.80 | 1730110826 - EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | 582257925 - (GA) EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L0638 | $750.28 | 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 L0638 vs. Other Lumbar-sacral Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L0638 code is part of the Orthotic Procedures and services services used for Lumbar-sacral 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 L0638 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L0637-HCPCS | High | Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panels, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise |
| L0638-HCPCS | High | Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panels, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated |
| L0639-HCPCS | High | Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, 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 L0638. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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