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