L0700 – Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral-orthoses (ctlso), anterior-posterior-lateral control, molded to patient model, (minerva type)
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL0700
- Long description
- Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral-orthoses (ctlso), anterior-posterior-lateral control, molded to patient model, (minerva type)
- Short description
- Ctlso a-p-l control molded
- 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, 1984
- Last change
- January 1, 1996 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L0700?
L0700 is a HCPCS Level II code for cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral-orthoses (ctlso), anterior-posterior-lateral control, molded to patient model, (minerva type).
Does Medicare cover L0700?
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
- L0640 – Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated
- L0641 – Lumbar orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid posterior panel(s), posterior extends from l-1 to below l-5 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0642 – Lumbar orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from l-1 to below l-5 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0643 – Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid posterior panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0648 – Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0649 – Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, with rigid posterior frame/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panels, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0650 – Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panel(s), produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0651 – Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L0710 – Ctlso, anterior-posterior-lateral-control, molded to patient model, with interface material, (minerva type)
- L0720 – Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral-orthoses (ctlso), anterior-posterior-lateral control, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L0810 – Halo procedure, cervical halo incorporated into jacket vest
- L0820 – Halo procedure, cervical halo incorporated into plaster body jacket
- L0830 – Halo procedure, cervical halo incorporated into milwaukee type orthosis
- L0859 – Addition to halo procedure, magnetic resonance image compatible systems, rings and pins, any material
- L0861 – Addition to halo procedure, replacement liner/interface material
- L0970 – Tlso, corset front
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.