HCPCS code L6970 — Interscapular-thor switch ct.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 1996.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
L6970
ActiveInterscapular-thor switch ct
Interscapular-thoracic, external power, molded inner socket, removable shoulder shell, shoulder bulkhead, humeral section, mechanical elbow, forearm, otto bock or equal switch, cables, two batteries and one charger, switch control of terminal device
Category:
Orthotics & Prosthetics
Section:
L-codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures
Effective:
Jan 1, 1996
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
A
— Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of L6970 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