HCPCS code L0651 — Lso sag-co shell pnl pre ots.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2014.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
L0651
ActiveLso sag-co shell pnl pre ots
Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
Category:
Orthotics & Prosthetics
Section:
L-codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures
Effective:
Jan 1, 2014
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
A
— Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of L0651 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