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HCPCS L5640 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2026

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.

Addition to lower extremity, knee disarticulation, leather socket
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Prosthetic Procedures

Various Prosthetic Sockets

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for L5640

National average reimbursement for HCPCS L5640 by major payers:

bcbs

$777.10

uhc

$465.02

aetna

$493.61

cigna

$1,043.03

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HCPCS L5640
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  1. Christopher Raio

    Mercy Medical Center

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 11-1635088

    $1,138.09Published rate
  2. Northside Hospital, Inc., Northside Hospital Forsyth

    Northside Hospital Inc

    GAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1376574277Tax ID 58-1954432

    $484.29Published rate
  3. Quest Diagnostics LLC Il

    ILClinical Medical LaboratoryNPI 1881630614Tax ID 36-4257926

    $406.79Published rate
  4. Elbert Memorial Hospital

    GACritical Access HospitalNPI 1669488250Tax ID 58-6002491

    $347.66Published rate
  5. Wildwood Sanitarium Incorporated, Wildwood Medical Clinic

    Wildwood Sanitarium Incorporated

    GAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1902957541Tax ID 58-6039864

    $255.25Published rate

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HCPCS L5640 vs. Other Various Prosthetic Sockets Codes

The HCPCS L5640 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for Various Prosthetic Sockets. 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 L5640 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
L5639-HCPCSHighAddition to lower extremity, below knee, wood socket
L5640-HCPCSModerateAddition to lower extremity, knee disarticulation, leather socket
L5642-HCPCSModerateAddition to lower extremity, above knee, leather socket

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L5640. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the L5640 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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