HCPCS L1971 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 • Ankle-foot Orthotics |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L1971 by major payers:
$458.60
$301.76
$341.81
$664.12
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L1971 | $628.21 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1971 | $246.61 | 1225031750 - JASPER HEALTH SERVICES, INC., JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 582510435 - (GA) JASPER HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1971 | $385.16 | 1902855216 - ATLANTA VAMC | 582091280 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1971 | $377.70 | 1689744450 - ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, INC., ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL | 582147112 - (GA) CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | L1971 | $570.91 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | L1971 | $246.61 | 1720189517 - TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 580655369 - (GA) TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L1971 | $570.77 | 1255766531 - MARISSA LIVERIS | 362925195 - ALLERGY & ASTHMA OF DUPAGE, S.C. | IL | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | L1971 | $283.26 | 1649646472 - LEIGH TAYLOR | 273818647 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1971 | $246.61 | 1760452098 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY | 273100894 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1971 | $283.26 | 1801883780 - TANNER MEDICAL CENTER, INC, TANNER HEALTH SYSTEM | 581790149 - (GA) TANNER MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1971 | $257.20 | 1033191267 - STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 586001667 - (GA) STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L1971 | $371.23 | 1992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL | 581928247 - (GA) PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1971 | $814.85 | 1598964082 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1971 | $246.61 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L1971 | $814.85 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | 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 L1971 vs. Other Ankle-foot Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L1971 code is part of the Orthotic Procedures and services services used for Ankle-foot 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 L1971 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L1970-HCPCS | Moderate | Ankle foot orthosis (AFO), plastic with ankle joint, custom-fabricated |
| L1971-HCPCS | Moderate | Ankle foot orthosis (AFO), plastic or other material with ankle joint, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment |
| L1980-HCPCS | Moderate | Ankle foot orthosis (AFO), single upright free plantar dorsiflexion, solid stirrup, calf band/cuff (single bar 'BK' orthosis), custom-fabricated |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L1971. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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