HCPCS code L0490 — Tlso rigid plastic pre one. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2003. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

L0490

Active

Tlso rigid plastic pre one

Tlso, sagittal-coronal control, one piece rigid plastic shell, with overlapping reinforced anterior, with multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates at or before the t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xiphoid, anterior opening, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal and coronal planes, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

Category: Orthotics & Prosthetics
Section: L-codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures
Effective: Jan 1, 2003
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: A — Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of L0490 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.

Service Type Max Units / Day
DME Supplier 1
Outpatient Hospital 1
Practitioner Services 0

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits