HCPCS L6955 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 L6955 by major payers:
$12,468.36
$8,184.49
$8,840.68
$17,277.64
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L6955 | $7151.62 | 1851400485 - GEORGE HEMSTREET | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | L6955 | $7230.31 | 1710992433 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, JEFFERSON HOSPITAL | 581309961 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6955 | $7151.62 | 1417157405 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 901116753 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6955 | $9535.50 | 1689744450 - ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, INC., ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL | 582147112 - (GA) CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | L6955 | $7164.85 | 1366479099 - UNILAB CORPORATION, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LAB | 710897031 | CA | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L6955 | $6853.10 | 1225339898 - SCREVEN COUNTY HOSPITAL, LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - SCREVEN | 273100946 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6955 | $6853.10 | 1730110826 - EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | 582257925 - (GA) EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6955 | $16512.58 | 1255401519 - THE MEDICAL CENTER INC, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN | 581685139 - (GA) THE MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6955 | $10772.92 | 1639157431 - PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC, PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | 383647394 - (GA) PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6955 | $6000.00 | 1932145778 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | 161387862 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | NJ | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L6955 | $25320.18 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L6955 | $24201.97 | 1396923710 - EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6955 | $7151.62 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 582422542 - ATLANTA WOMENS HEALTH GROUP, P.C. | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L6955 | $6000.00 | 1013514199 - KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC, KECK HOSPITAL OF USC | 851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6955 | $7263.29 | 1033320049 - ANN STECK | 10877201 | OH | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
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 L6955 vs. Other External Power Upper Limb Prosthetics Codes
The HCPCS L6955 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 L6955 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L6950-HCPCS | High | Above elbow, external power, molded inner socket, removable humeral shell, internal locking elbow, forearm, Otto Bock or equal switch, cables, two batteries and one charger, switch control of terminal device |
| L6955-HCPCS | High | Above elbow, external power, molded inner socket, removable humeral shell, internal locking elbow, forearm, Otto Bock or equal electrodes, cables, two batteries and one charger, myoelectronic control of terminal device |
| L6960-HCPCS | High | Shoulder disarticulation, external power, molded inner socket, removable shoulder shell, shoulder bulkhead, humeral section, mechanical elbow, forearm, Otto Bock or equal switch, cables, two batteries and one charger, switch 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 L6955. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L6955 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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