HCPCS L8470 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 L8470 by major payers:
$6.96
$4.63
$5.09
$9.54
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L8470 | $4.00 | 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 | L8470 | $4.78 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | L8470 | $4.51 | 1083711691 - TY COBB HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, COBB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 580633978 - (GA) COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L8470 | $5.34 | 1023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 710897031 | TN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8470 | $4.00 | 1427055821 - NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8470 | $3.63 | 1962435792 - HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC, HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | 711045290 - (GA) HOUSTON HOSPITALS INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8470 | $6.01 | 1639157431 - PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC, PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | 383647394 - (GA) PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L8470 | $3.96 | 1588098172 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC | 463316332 - PROGRESSIVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC | NY | Multi-Specialty Group (193200000X) |
United | L8470 | $3.48 | 1326028978 - CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | 582513901 - CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L8470 | $4.00 | 1497756019 - MERIWETHER COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | 870764535 - (GA) MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, LLC D/B/A WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L8470 | $4.00 | 1659376630 - UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC, UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 581734026 - (GA) UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8470 | $13.99 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L8470 | $4.80 | 1023055126 - HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC., TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 710897031 | TN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L8470 | $4.00 | 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 | L8470 | $4.80 | 1619040284 - QUEST DIAGNOSTICS VENTURE LLC | 232933949 | PA | Clinical Medical Laboratory (291U00000X) |
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 L8470 vs. Other Prosthetic Sheaths, Socks, and Shrinkers Codes
The HCPCS L8470 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 L8470 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L8465-HCPCS | Low | Prosthetic shrinker, upper limb, each |
| L8470-HCPCS | Low | Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, below knee, each |
| L8480-HCPCS | Low | Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, 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 L8470. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L8470 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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