HCPCS L5679 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 | • Prosthetic Procedures • Socket Insert, Suspensions, and Other Prosthetic Additions |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L5679 by major payers:
$619.16
$399.77
$440.14
$929.16
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L5679 | $391.67 | 1073638490 - SHARRON ACOSTA M.D.P.A. | 742979530 - SHARRON ACOSTA, M.D., P.A. | TX | Ophthalmology Physician (207W00000X) |
United | L5679 | $236.52 | 1235153883 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM, INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD LIFESTYLE CENTER AND HOSPITAL | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5679 | $308.27 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | L5679 | $354.79 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582422542 - ATLANTA WOMENS HEALTH GROUP, P.C. | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L5679 | $1443.35 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L5679 | $339.98 | 1811962756 - EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC., EFFINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEM | 474393589 - (GA) EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L5679 | $236.52 | 1235153883 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM, INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD LIFESTYLE CENTER AND HOSPITAL | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5679 | $222.27 | 1548859895 - ALICIA ENCINAS | 300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PC | CA | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | L5679 | $481.01 | 1720098791 - IRWIN COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586003765 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5679 | $1377.75 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L5679 | $1443.35 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L5679 | $1200.67 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5679 | $354.79 | 1497756019 - MERIWETHER COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | 870764535 - (GA) MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, LLC D/B/A WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L5679 | $358.70 | 1710992433 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, JEFFERSON HOSPITAL | 581309961 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5679 | $333.42 | 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 | 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 L5679 vs. Other Socket Insert, Suspensions, and Other Prosthetic Additions Codes
The HCPCS L5679 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for Socket Insert, Suspensions, and Other Prosthetic Additions. 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 L5679 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L5678-HCPCS | Low | Additions to lower extremity, below knee, joint covers, pair |
| L5679-HCPCS | Moderate | Addition to lower extremity, below knee/above knee, custom fabricated from existing mold or prefabricated, socket insert, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, not for use with locking mechanism |
| L5680-HCPCS | Moderate | Addition to lower extremity, below knee, thigh lacer, nonmolded |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L5679. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L5679 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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