HCPCS code L6000 — Part hand thumb rem. Status: Deleted. Effective Apr 1, 2026. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

L6000

Deleted

Part hand thumb rem

Partial hand, thumb remaining

Code L6000 has been deleted from the HCPCS Level II set.

Termination date: Mar 31, 2026. Claims with a date of service on or after this day will be denied under this code.

No successor code has been identified. Consult the CMS HCPCS Update Summary for guidance.

Category: Orthotics & Prosthetics
Section: L-codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures
Effective: Apr 1, 2026
Terminated: Mar 31, 2026
Code type: alphanumeric

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of L6000 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 2
Outpatient Hospital 2
Practitioner Services 0

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2026-Q2
    Part hand thumb rem
  • Deleted 2026-Q1
    Part hand thumb rem