HCPCS L4398 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 • Other Lower Extremity Orthotics |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L4398 by major payers:

$75.55

$49.70

$55.98

$109.96
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Select a payer to view fee schedule data Choose a payer from the options above to see rates for HCPCS L4398 | ||||||
United | L4398 | $41.40 | 1306540380 - KARLIE RYAN | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | L4398 | $41.40 | 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 | L4398 | $44.74 | 1811962756 - EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC., EFFINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEM | 474393589 - (GA) EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L4398 | $40.63 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 582002413 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L4398 | $173.62 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L4398 | $38.29 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | L4398 | $62.38 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | L4398 | $39.56 | 1316561236 - CINDY CHANG | 300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PC | AZ | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | L4398 | $42.38 | 1700830247 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY, MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586001307 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L4398 | $40.63 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L4398 | $46.68 | 1801883780 - TANNER MEDICAL CENTER, INC, TANNER HEALTH SYSTEM | 581790149 - (GA) TANNER MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L4398 | $43.15 | 1255891958 - PIEDMONT NEWTON EKG BILLING LLC | 582155150 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L4398 | $31.12 | 1346209137 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, INC., ST. MARY'S GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL | 261720984 - (GA) GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L4398 | $46.68 | 1659376630 - UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC, UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 581734026 - (GA) UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L4398 | $44.74 | 1326079260 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF LIBERTY COUNTY, LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 586025016 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
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 |
Want to see your competitors' rates?
Start your trial today to unlock complete access to provider rates and fee schedules in your area.
Here's what you can do with PayerPrice
Renegotiate your managed care contracts
Benchmark your current rates against market averages to identify opportunities for rate optimization.
Prospect for new business using fee schedules
Access every provider's negotiated rates for every billing code in your market to inform your prospecting strategies.
Integrate real-time payer data into your workflows
Automatically keep fee schedules up-to-date without adding yet another log-in to your insurance systems. Connect via API or SQL.
PayerPrice shows you the exact negotiated rates that insurers publish under federal transparency rules.
We display the raw data directly from insurers' files, giving you the same information they make public. Learn more about Price Transparency.
HCPCS L4398 vs. Other Other Lower Extremity Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L4398 code is part of the Orthotic Procedures and services services used for Other Lower Extremity 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 L4398 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L4397-HCPCS | Low | Static or dynamic ankle foot orthosis, including soft interface material, adjustable for fit, for positioning, may be used for minimal ambulation, prefabricated, off-the-shelf |
| L4398-HCPCS | Low | Foot drop splint, recumbent positioning device, prefabricated, off-the-shelf |
| L4631-HCPCS | High | Ankle foot orthosis (AFO), walking boot type, varus/valgus correction, rocker bottom, anterior tibial shell, soft interface, custom arch support, plastic or other material, includes straps and closures, 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 L4398. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L4398 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.
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like HCPCS L4398) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.
