HCPCS L1980 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 L1980 by major payers:
$416.15
$246.77
$261.70
$568.80
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L1980 | $206.27 | 1952557498 - JEREMY KELLEY | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | L1980 | $978.35 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - (MA) MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L1980 | $206.27 | 1790057420 - BAMA HEART DOC, P.C., ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR MEDICINE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | L1980 | $248.64 | 1619910627 - BRADLEY WEISNER | 562107759 - UROLOGY SPECIALISTS OF THE CAROLINAS, PLLC | NC | Urology Physician (208800000X) |
United | L1980 | $270.32 | 1992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL | 263792403 - PHOEBE PHYSICIAN GROUP INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1980 | $229.23 | 1588098172 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC | 463316332 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | L1980 | $154.36 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | L1980 | $137.52 | 1902957541 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD MEDICAL CLINIC | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1980 | $179.58 | 1225031750 - JASPER HEALTH SERVICES, INC., JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 582510435 - (GA) JASPER HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L1980 | $593.35 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1980 | $457.45 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1980 | $137.52 | 1235153883 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM, INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD LIFESTYLE CENTER AND HOSPITAL | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L1980 | $330.76 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L1980 | $260.89 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | L1980 | $248.64 | 1619910627 - BRADLEY WEISNER | 562107759 - UROLOGY SPECIALISTS OF THE CAROLINAS, PLLC | NC | Urology Physician (208800000X) |
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 L1980 vs. Other Ankle-foot Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L1980 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 L1980 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| L1990-HCPCS | Moderate | Ankle foot orthosis (AFO), double upright free plantar dorsiflexion, solid stirrup, calf band/cuff (double bar 'BK' orthosis), custom-fabricated |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L1980. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L1980 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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