HCPCS L1844 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 • Knee Orthotics |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L1844 by major payers:
$1,642.08
$1,051.10
$1,141.81
$2,176.10
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L1844 | $2388.46 | 1184718223 - ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | 42104338 - (MA) ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | MA | Skilled Nursing Facility (314000000X) |
United | L1844 | $939.60 | 1508900101 - MICHAEL KOCH | 30450086 - (GA) CHESTATEE PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1844 | $2388.46 | 1992779482 - ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | 42104338 - (MA) ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | MA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1844 | $893.69 | 1356860621 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 822748395 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1844 | $900.38 | 1245201094 - SCREVEN COUNTY HOSPITAL | 273100946 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1844 | $1061.54 | 1083711691 - TY COBB HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, COBB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 580633978 - (GA) COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L1844 | $1252.81 | 1689744450 - ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, INC., ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL | 582147112 - (GA) CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | L1844 | $3359.71 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L1844 | $1879.02 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L1844 | $939.60 | 1629185285 - BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | 582224545 - (GA) BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1844 | $1193.78 | 1932145778 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | 161387862 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | NJ | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L1844 | $853.15 | 1316938459 - NAVICENT HEALTH OCONEE, LLC, NAVICENT HEALTH BALDWIN | 582359398 - NAVICENT HEALTH OCONEE LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1844 | $947.36 | 1588098172 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC | 463316332 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | L1844 | $853.15 | 1356552350 - REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLC, REDMOND HOSPITAL BASED SERVICES LLC | 201017054 - (GA) REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1844 | $939.60 | 1154377166 - FLOYD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC, ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER | 581973570 - (GA) FLOYD HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, 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 L1844 vs. Other Knee Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L1844 code is part of the Orthotic Procedures and services services used for Knee 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 L1844 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L1843-HCPCS | Moderate | Knee orthosis (KO), single upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise |
| L1844-HCPCS | High | Knee orthosis (KO), single upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, custom fabricated |
| L1845-HCPCS | Moderate | Knee orthosis (KO), double upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, 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 L1844. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L1844 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
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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