L0174 – Cervical, collar, semi-rigid, thermoplastic foam, two piece with thoracic extension, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL0174
- Long description
- Cervical, collar, semi-rigid, thermoplastic foam, two piece with thoracic extension, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- Short description
- Cerv sr 2pc thor ext pre ots
- Pricing indicator
38Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1FProsthetic/Orthotic devices- Added
- January 1, 1988
- Last change
- January 1, 2014 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L0174?
L0174 is a HCPCS Level II code for cervical, collar, semi-rigid, thermoplastic foam, two piece with thoracic extension, prefabricated, off-the-shelf.
Does Medicare cover L0174?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby L codes
- L0113 – Cranial cervical orthosis, torticollis type, with or without joint, with or without soft interface material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L0120 – Cervical, flexible, non-adjustable, prefabricated, off-the-shelf (foam collar)
- L0130 – Cervical, flexible, thermoplastic collar, molded to patient
- L0140 – Cervical, semi-rigid, adjustable (plastic collar)
- L0150 – Cervical, semi-rigid, adjustable molded chin cup (plastic collar with mandibular/occipital piece)
- L0160 – Cervical, semi-rigid, wire frame occipital/mandibular support, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0170 – Cervical, collar, molded to patient model
- L0172 – Cervical, collar, semi-rigid thermoplastic foam, two-piece, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0180 – Cervical, multiple post collar, occipital/mandibular supports, adjustable
- L0190 – Cervical, multiple post collar, occipital/mandibular supports, adjustable cervical bars (somi, guilford, taylor types)
- L0200 – Cervical, multiple post collar, occipital/mandibular supports, adjustable cervical bars, and thoracic extension
- L0220 – Thoracic, rib belt, custom fabricated
- L0450 – Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, upper thoracic region, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0452 – Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, upper thoracic region, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, custom fabricated
- L0454 – Tlso flexible, provides trunk support, extends from sacrococcygeal junction to above t-9 vertebra, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L0455 – Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, extends from sacrococcygeal junction to above t-9 vertebra, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.