HCPCS code L6037 — Postop dsg cast chg handfing.
Status: Changed.
Effective Apr 1, 2026.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
L6037
ChangedPostop dsg cast chg handfing
Immediate post-surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, partial hand including fingers
Code L6037 has been revised by CMS.
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
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
A
— Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of L6037 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.
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New Code 2026-Q2Postop dsg cast chg handfing