HCPCS L1600 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 • Hip Orthotics |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L1600 by major payers:
$126.06
$84.37
$91.32
$183.28
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L1600 | $304.61 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L1600 | $160.61 | 1255891958 - PIEDMONT NEWTON EKG BILLING LLC | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $92.19 | 1174671044 - ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SAMARITAN EVERGREEN HOSPICE | 930110095 - ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL | OR | Community Based Hospice Care Agency (251G00000X) |
United | L1600 | $63.04 | 1912099094 - COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 580607088 - COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $92.19 | 1023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 710897031 | TN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $98.19 | 1033435664 - SMITH OF GEORGIA, SMITH NORTHVIEW HOSPITALISTS | 271652335 - (GA) SMITH OF GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $81.36 | 1013514199 - KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC, KECK HOSPITAL OF USC | 851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $72.43 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582483738 | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L1600 | $92.19 | 1023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 382084239 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC. | TN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $92.19 | 1932145778 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | 161387862 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | NJ | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L1600 | $208.33 | 1598964082 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $72.43 | 1508900101 - MICHAEL KOCH | 30450086 - (GA) CHESTATEE PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $208.33 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $81.36 | 1417554528 - KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | 851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1600 | $91.61 | 1376574277 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH | 581954432 - (GA) NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 L1600 vs. Other Hip Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L1600 code is part of the Orthotic Procedures and services services used for Hip 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 L1600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L1499-HCPCS | High | Spinal orthosis, not otherwise specified |
| L1600-HCPCS | Low | Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, Frejka type with cover, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise |
| L1610-HCPCS | Low | Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (Frejka cover only), 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 L1600. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L1600 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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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.
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