HCPCS L8440 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Prosthetic Procedures • Prosthetic Sheaths, Socks, and Shrinkers |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L8440 by major payers:
$46.15
$31.41
$34.40
$66.37
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L8440 | $30.07 | 1235306648 - ST. FRANCIS RADIOLOGISTS, LLC | 475419443 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8440 | $69.62 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 881014763 | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L8440 | $28.51 | 1245248624 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BEN HILL, DORMINY MEDICAL CENTER | 581157005 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L8440 | $31.39 | 1831538743 - JACOB HOLLOWAY | 273818647 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8440 | $69.62 | 1760498588 - PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL, INC., NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8440 | $103.27 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L8440 | $29.15 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | L8440 | $31.39 | 1841651056 - KAMRAN RAJAEE | 273818647 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8440 | $69.62 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 474870066 - (GA) GWINNETT OBGYN ASSOCIATES OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L8440 | $90.30 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8440 | $29.15 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 208243412 - SAMARITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PC | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | L8440 | $50.18 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | L8440 | $23.14 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | L8440 | $27.32 | 1760452098 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY | 581158547 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY DBA JENKINS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L8440 | $25.04 | 1427055821 - NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | 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 L8440 vs. Other Prosthetic Sheaths, Socks, and Shrinkers Codes
The HCPCS L8440 code is part of the Prosthetic Procedures services used for Prosthetic Sheaths, Socks, and Shrinkers. 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 L8440 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L8435-HCPCS | Low | Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, upper limb, each |
| L8440-HCPCS | Low | Prosthetic shrinker, below knee, each |
| L8460-HCPCS | Low | Prosthetic shrinker, above knee, each |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L8440. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L8440 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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