HCPCS L6960 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 L6960 by major payers:
$13,421.39
$8,553.32
$9,385.89
$18,177.25
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L6960 | $27909.63 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L6960 | $7814.04 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | L6960 | $7355.66 | 1962435792 - HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC, HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | 711045290 - (GA) HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6960 | $7052.41 | 1497064679 - JENKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - JENKINS | 581158547 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY DBA JENKINS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6960 | $7212.95 | 1508900101 - MICHAEL KOCH | 208418894 - (GA) PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6960 | $7052.41 | 1225031750 - JASPER HEALTH SERVICES, INC., JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 582510435 - (GA) JASPER HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6960 | $7355.66 | 1700830247 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY, MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586001307 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MITCHELL COUNTY | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6960 | $5400.68 | 1346209137 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, INC., ST. MARY'S GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL | 261720984 - (GA) GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L6960 | $7052.41 | 1720189517 - TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 580655369 - (GA) TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L6960 | $6973.16 | 1194752840 - PATRICK REIDY | 202399514 - FLORIDA GULF COAST EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, LLC | FL | Otolaryngology Physician (207Y00000X) |
United | L6960 | $6560.00 | 1881630614 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS LLC IL | 364257926 | IL | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
United | L6960 | $7355.66 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 582002413 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6960 | $23303.31 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L6960 | $6973.16 | 1194752840 - PATRICK REIDY | 202399514 - FLORIDA GULF COAST EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, LLC | FL | Otolaryngology Physician (207Y00000X) |
United | L6960 | $17965.64 | 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 L6960 vs. Other External Power Upper Limb Prosthetics Codes
The HCPCS L6960 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 L6960 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| L6965-HCPCS | High | Shoulder disarticulation, external power, molded inner socket, removable shoulder shell, shoulder bulkhead, humeral section, mechanical elbow, 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 L6960. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L6960 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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