HCPCS L5856 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Prosthetic Procedures • Endoskeletal Knee or Hip System Additions |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L5856 by major payers:
$23,598.16
$15,598.88
$17,161.71
$22,515.32
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L5856 | $16422.61 | 1083711691 - TY COBB HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, COBB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 580633978 - (GA) COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L5856 | $49192.37 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5856 | $13198.79 | 1356552350 - REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLC, REDMOND HOSPITAL BASED SERVICES LLC | 201017054 - (GA) REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5856 | $14536.25 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582422542 - ATLANTA WOMENS HEALTH GROUP, P.C. | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L5856 | $13708.75 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L5856 | $14536.25 | 1801883780 - TANNER MEDICAL CENTER, INC, TANNER HEALTH SYSTEM | 581790149 - (GA) TANNER MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5856 | $12934.33 | 1881144889 - NGMC BARROW LLC, NGMC BARROW | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5856 | $13198.79 | 1982658944 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS | 721553462 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5856 | $21896.82 | 1992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL | 263792403 - PHOEBE PHYSICIAN GROUP INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5856 | $11958.84 | 1427189927 - DEVON DANEY | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | L5856 | $14536.25 | 1306896253 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA, SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER | 586004467 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5856 | $12654.66 | 1760452098 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY | 273100894 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L5856 | $13198.79 | 1184771586 - LOWER OCONEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC | 208897263 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L5856 | $11958.84 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | L5856 | $12934.33 | 1427055821 - NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 L5856 vs. Other Endoskeletal Knee or Hip System Additions Codes
The HCPCS L5856 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for Endoskeletal Knee or Hip System 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 L5856 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L5855-HCPCS | Moderate | Addition, endoskeletal system, hip disarticulation, mechanical hip extension assist |
| L5856-HCPCS | High | Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, endoskeletal knee-shin system, microprocessor control feature, swing and stance phase, includes electronic sensor(s), any type |
| L5857-HCPCS | High | Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, endoskeletal knee-shin system, microprocessor control feature, swing phase only, includes electronic sensor(s), any type |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L5856. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L5856 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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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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