HCPCS L6940 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 • External Power Upper Limb Prosthetics |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L6940 by major payers:
$10,068.61
$6,209.40
$6,774.45
$14,821.03
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L6940 | $20838.73 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - (MA) MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L6940 | $4573.56 | 1760452098 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY | 581158547 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY DBA JENKINS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6940 | $4573.56 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L6940 | $4573.56 | 1760452098 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY | 273100894 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6940 | $8756.00 | 1487684122 - UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL | 586025393 - (GA) UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6940 | $17778.81 | 1598964082 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6940 | $4770.22 | 1669488250 - ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 586002491 - (GA) ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6940 | $5253.60 | 1659376630 - UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC, UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 581734026 - (GA) UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6940 | $5935.35 | 1043265564 - MONROE HMA, LLC, CLEARVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 200141568 - (GA) MONROE HMA LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6940 | $7122.43 | 1518912666 - STEPHENS COUNTY ANESTHESIA SERVICES,LLC | 300429607 - (GA) STEPHENS COUNTY ANESTHESIA SERVICESLLC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L6940 | $5268.95 | 1881630614 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS LLC IL | 364257926 | IL | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L6940 | $5253.60 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582422542 - ATLANTA WOMENS HEALTH GROUP, P.C. | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L6940 | $4770.22 | 1316938459 - NAVICENT HEALTH OCONEE, LLC, NAVICENT HEALTH BALDWIN | 582359398 - NAVICENT HEALTH OCONEE LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6940 | $4465.56 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 262037695 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6940 | $4480.00 | 1750358297 - CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 951683875 - CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | CA | 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 L6940 vs. Other External Power Upper Limb Prosthetics Codes
The HCPCS L6940 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for External Power Upper Limb Prosthetics. 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 L6940 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L6935-HCPCS | High | Below elbow, external power, self-suspended inner socket, removable forearm shell, Otto Bock or equal electrodes, cables, two batteries and one charger, myoelectronic control of terminal device |
| L6940-HCPCS | High | Elbow disarticulation, external power, molded inner socket, removable humeral shell, outside locking hinges, forearm, Otto Bock or equal switch, cables, two batteries and one charger, switch control of terminal device |
| L6945-HCPCS | High | Elbow disarticulation, external power, molded inner socket, removable humeral shell, outside locking hinges, forearm, Otto Bock or equal electrodes, cables, two batteries and one charger, myoelectronic control of terminal device |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L6940. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L6940 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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