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HCPCS L5649 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Addition to lower extremity, ischial containment/narrow M-L socket
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Prosthetic Procedures

Various Prosthetic Sockets

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for HCPCS L5649 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,225.04

uhc

$1,401.28

aetna

$1,619.74

cigna

$3,462.00

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United
L5649$1904.681922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INCGAChildren's Hospital (282NC2000X)
United
L5649$1541.881255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5649$5325.891588640692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL580566256 - (GA) EMORY UNIVERSITYGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5649$1368.881790888089 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY, CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITAL586004640GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5649$2380.851528056066 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC.581519911 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5649$1243.581497064679 - JENKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - JENKINS581158547 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY DBA JENKINS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5649$1368.881811962756 - EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC., EFFINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEM474393589 - (GA) EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL INCGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5649$1368.881326079260 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF LIBERTY COUNTY, LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER586025016GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5649$1297.061982658944 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS721553462GAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5649$1297.061306890942 - BROOKS COUNTY HOSPITAL586002830GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5649$880.001023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER382084239 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC.TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5649$1149.591932145778 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED161387862 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATEDNJClinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X)
United
L5649$1428.511710992433 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, JEFFERSON HOSPITAL581309961 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLEGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5649$2151.841639157431 - PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC, PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC383647394 - (GA) PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER INCGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5649$4109.241598964082 - EMORY HEALTHCARE582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITYGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS L5649 vs. Other Various Prosthetic Sockets Codes

The HCPCS L5649 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 L5649 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
L5648-HCPCSModerateAddition to lower extremity, above knee, air, fluid, gel or equal, cushion socket
L5649-HCPCSHighAddition to lower extremity, ischial containment/narrow M-L socket
L5650-HCPCSModerateAdditions to lower extremity, total contact, above knee or knee disarticulation socket

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L5649. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the L5649 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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