HCPCS L1685 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 |
| Common Place of Service | |
| Common Modifiers | |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L1685 by major payers:
$1,243.41
$807.20
$884.47
$1,589.54
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L1685 | $757.64 | 1669488250 - ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 586002491 - (GA) ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1685 | $1093.52 | 1992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL | 581928247 - (GA) PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1685 | $771.47 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 582155150 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1685 | $785.42 | 1790942381 - TATTNALL HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - TATTNALL | 300466706 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1685 | $834.40 | 1649646472 - LEIGH TAYLOR | 273818647 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1685 | $3268.43 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L1685 | $1850.46 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 881014763 | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L1685 | $1117.55 | 1508361841 - CHRISTOPHER CHAMBERS | 10594994 - COOPERATIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L1685 | $556.28 | 1902957541 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD MEDICAL CLINIC | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1685 | $2400.26 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1685 | $799.58 | 1235306648 - ST. FRANCIS RADIOLOGISTS, LLC | 475419443 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1685 | $799.58 | 1730110826 - EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | 582257925 - (GA) EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1685 | $757.64 | 1982658944 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS | 721553462 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1685 | $893.03 | 1366479099 - UNILAB CORPORATION, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LAB | 710897031 | CA | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L1685 | $893.03 | 1881630614 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS LLC IL | 364257926 | IL | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
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 L1685 vs. Other Hip Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L1685 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 L1685 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L1680 | High | Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joints, dynamic, pelvic control, adjustable hip motion control, thigh cuffs (Rancho hip action type), custom fabricated |
| L1685 | High | Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, custom fabricated |
| L1686 | Moderate | Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, 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 L1685. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L1685 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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