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HCPCS L5681 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.

Addition to lower extremity, below knee/above knee, custom fabricated socket insert for congenital or atypical traumatic amputee, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with or without locking mechanism, initial only (for other than initial, use code L5673 or L5679)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Prosthetic Procedures

Socket Insert, Suspensions, and Other Prosthetic Additions

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for HCPCS L5681 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,320.92

uhc

$856.92

aetna

$945.35

cigna

$1,870.53

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United
L5681$471.921952776023 - KRISTINA JIMENEZ300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PCAZFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
L5681$531.011346209137 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, INC., ST. MARY'S GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL261720984 - (GA) GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL INCGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5681$749.761790942381 - TATTNALL HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - TATTNALL300466706GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
L5681$723.221982658944 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS721553462GAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5681$693.401790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH582002413GAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5681$1066.321063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLCNMUrgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X)
United
L5681$463.931255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
L5681$698.841578583647 - MARC STIEFEL202604678 - PINNACLE ENT ALLIANCE, LLCPAOtolaryngology Physician (207Y00000X)
United
L5681$693.401912099094 - COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER580607088 - COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5681$796.511306896253 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA, SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER586004467 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIAGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
L5681$685.621194752840 - PATRICK REIDY202399514 - FLORIDA GULF COAST EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, LLCFLOtolaryngology Physician (207Y00000X)
United
L5681$693.401720189517 - TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL580655369 - (GA) TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITALGARural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
L5681$1062.021922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INCGAChildren's Hospital (282NC2000X)
United
L5681$773.221255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
L5681$1015.551780694620 - CARSON MEDICAL GROUP PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION880133501 - CARSON MEDICAL GROUPNVObstetrics & Gynecology Physician (207V00000X)
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS L5681 vs. Other Socket Insert, Suspensions, and Other Prosthetic Additions Codes

The HCPCS L5681 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 L5681 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
L5680-HCPCSModerateAddition to lower extremity, below knee, thigh lacer, nonmolded
L5681-HCPCSHighAddition to lower extremity, below knee/above knee, custom fabricated socket insert for congenital or atypical traumatic amputee, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with or without locking mechanism, initial only (for other than initial, use code L5673 or L5679)
L5682-HCPCSModerateAddition to lower extremity, below knee, thigh lacer, gluteal/ischial, molded

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L5681. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the L5681 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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