HCPCS L6590 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 • Preparatory Prosthetic, Upper Limbs |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L6590 by major payers:
$3,104.72
$1,887.97
$2,081.80
$4,406.68
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L6590 | $1440.00 | 1023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 382084239 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC. | TN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6590 | $1440.00 | 1619040284 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS VENTURE LLC | 232933949 | PA | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L6590 | $1440.00 | 1417554528 - KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | 851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6590 | $1704.30 | 1023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 382084239 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC. | TN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6590 | $2500.56 | 1992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL | 581928247 - (GA) PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6590 | $1445.13 | 1083711691 - TY COBB HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, COBB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 580633978 - (GA) COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L6590 | $1704.30 | 1366479099 - UNILAB CORPORATION, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LAB | 710897031 | CA | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L6590 | $1456.54 | 1427189927 - DEVON DANEY | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | L6590 | $1660.00 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582483738 | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L6590 | $1456.54 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | L6590 | $1445.13 | 1225031750 - JASPER HEALTH SERVICES, INC., JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 582510435 - (GA) JASPER HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6590 | $1507.27 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 582002413 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6590 | $1704.30 | 1881630614 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS LLC IL | 364257926 | IL | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L6590 | $2250.50 | 1770684284 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586010602 - (GA) THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MONROE COUNTY GEORGIA | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6590 | $1507.27 | 1700830247 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY, MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586001307 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
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 L6590 vs. Other Preparatory Prosthetic, Upper Limbs Codes
The HCPCS L6590 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for Preparatory Prosthetic, Upper Limbs. 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 L6590 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L6588-HCPCS | High | Preparatory, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic, single wall plastic socket, shoulder joint, locking elbow, friction wrist, chest strap, fair lead cable control, USMC or equal pylon, no cover, molded to patient model |
| L6590-HCPCS | High | Preparatory, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic, single wall socket, shoulder joint, locking elbow, friction wrist, chest strap, fair lead cable control, USMC or equal pylon, no cover, direct formed |
| L6600-HCPCS | Moderate | Upper extremity additions, polycentric hinge, pair |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L6590. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L6590 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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