HCPCS L1681 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 Hip Orthotics |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L1681 by major payers:
$1,947.21
$1,814.84
$2,160.36
$3,844.16
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | L1681 | $1281.58 | 1790942381 - TATTNALL HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - TATTNALL | 300466706 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1681 | $1173.78 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 560942061 - (NC) PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC, P.A. | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L1681 | $1281.58 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582422542 - ATLANTA WOMENS HEALTH GROUP, P.C. | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L1681 | $1388.39 | 1326028978 - CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | 582513901 - CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1681 | $1388.39 | 1497064679 - JENKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - JENKINS | 273100894 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1681 | $1281.58 | 1326079260 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF LIBERTY COUNTY, LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 586025016 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1681 | $1388.39 | 1982658944 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS | 721553462 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1681 | $1956.30 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | L1681 | $1708.78 | 1689744450 - ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, INC., ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL | 582147112 - (GA) CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | L1681 | $3788.75 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1681 | $1388.39 | 1225031750 - JASPER HEALTH SERVICES, INC., JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 582510435 - (GA) JASPER HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1681 | $1495.18 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 455568773 | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L1681 | $2086.72 | 1104286418 - PHOENIX VAMC | 860101019 | AZ | Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (323P00000X) |
United | L1681 | $1281.58 | 1841651056 - KAMRAN RAJAEE | 273818647 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1681 | $1388.39 | 1194779702 - JOHN D. ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | 580566121 - JOHN D ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL 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 L1681 vs. Other Hip Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L1681 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 L1681 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L1681-HCPCS | High | Hip orthosis, bilateral hip joints and thigh cuffs, adjustable flexion, extension, abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, 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 L1681. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L1681 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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