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HCPCS L5400 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment, suspension, and one cast change, below knee
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Prosthetic Procedures

Prosthetic Fitting, Immediate Postsurgical or Early, Lower Limbs

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for HCPCS L5400 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,444.68

uhc

$881.34

aetna

$989.97

cigna

$2,222.92

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United
L5400$2522.311073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
L5400$951.901619040284 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS VENTURE LLC232933949PAClinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X)
United
L5400$2642.421073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
L5400$951.901023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER710897031TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5400$1882.811255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5400$709.901225031750 - JASPER HEALTH SERVICES, INC., JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL582510435 - (GA) JASPER HEALTH SERVICES INCGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5400$709.901710105119 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MILLER COUNTY, MILLER COUNTY HOSPITAL - PRO FEES586010601 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MILLER COUNTYGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5400$740.411306890942 - BROOKS COUNTY HOSPITAL586002830GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5400$713.491588098172 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC463316332 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLCNYMulti-Specialty Group (193200000X)
United
L5400$2345.701992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITYGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5400$781.401730110826 - EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.582257925 - (GA) EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5400$781.401811962756 - EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC., EFFINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEM474393589 - (GA) EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL INCGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5400$1410.681073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
L5400$740.411316938459 - NAVICENT HEALTH OCONEE, LLC, NAVICENT HEALTH BALDWIN582359398 - NAVICENT HEALTH OCONEE LLCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5400$951.901366479099 - UNILAB CORPORATION, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LAB710897031CAClinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS L5400 vs. Other Prosthetic Fitting, Immediate Postsurgical or Early, Lower Limbs Codes

The HCPCS L5400 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for Prosthetic Fitting, Immediate Postsurgical or Early, Lower Limbs. 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 L5400 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
L5341-HCPCSHighHemipelvectomy, Canadian type, molded socket, endoskeletal system, hip joint, single axis knee, SACH foot
L5400-HCPCSHighImmediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment, suspension, and one cast change, below knee
L5410-HCPCSModerateImmediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment and suspension, below knee, each additional cast change and realignment

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L5400. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the L5400 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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