HCPCS L5979 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 • Ankle and/or Foot Prosthetics and Additions |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L5979 by major payers:
$2,691.13
$1,615.80
$1,738.27
$3,540.31
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L5979 | $910.85 | 1235153883 - WILDWOOD SANITARIUM, INCORPORATED, WILDWOOD LIFESTYLE CENTER AND HOSPITAL | 586039864 - (GA) WILDWOOD SANITARIUM INCORPORATED | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5979 | $1240.57 | 1700830247 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY, MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586001307 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L5979 | $1366.29 | 1356860621 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 822748395 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5979 | $1366.29 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582422542 - ATLANTA WOMENS HEALTH GROUP, P.C. | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L5979 | $1309.25 | 1235306648 - ST. FRANCIS RADIOLOGISTS, LLC | 475419443 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5979 | $1189.43 | 1912099094 - COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 580607088 - COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5979 | $1263.25 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | L5979 | $1808.22 | 1366479099 - UNILAB CORPORATION, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LAB | 710897031 | CA | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L5979 | $5200.23 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L5979 | $910.85 | 1548859895 - ALICIA ENCINAS | 300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PC | CA | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | L5979 | $1240.57 | 1033191267 - STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 586001667 - (GA) STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L5979 | $1808.22 | 1881630614 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS LLC IL | 364257926 | IL | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L5979 | $4623.68 | 1396923710 - EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5979 | $1240.57 | 1962435792 - HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC, HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | 711045290 - (GA) HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L5979 | $3030.02 | 1689063554 - ATL COLORECTAL SURGERY | 205040872 - (GA) ATL COLORECTAL SURGERY | 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 L5979 vs. Other Ankle and/or Foot Prosthetics and Additions Codes
The HCPCS L5979 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for Ankle and/or Foot Prosthetics and 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 L5979 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L5978-HCPCS | Moderate | All lower extremity prostheses, foot, multiaxial ankle/foot |
| L5979-HCPCS | High | All lower extremity prosthesis, multi-axial ankle, dynamic response foot, one piece system |
| L5980-HCPCS | High | All lower extremity prostheses, flex foot system |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L5979. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L5979 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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