L1610 – Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (frejka cover only), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL1610
- Long description
- Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (frejka cover only), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- Short description
- Ho frejka cov only pre cst
- 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, 1982
- Last change
- January 1, 2014 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L1610?
L1610 is a HCPCS Level II code for hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (frejka cover only), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise.
Does Medicare cover L1610?
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
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- L1310 – Other scoliosis procedure, post-operative body jacket
- L1320 – Thoracic, pectus carinatum orthosis, sternal compression, rigid circumferential frame with anterior and posterior rigid pads, custom fabricated
- L1330 – Thoracic orthosis, sternal and/or sternocostal compression, may include anterior and/or posterior pads, panels, with or without frame, prefabricated, off the shelf
- L1499 – Spinal orthosis, not otherwise specified
- L1600 – Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, frejka type with cover, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an inidividual with expertise
- L1620 – Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (pavlik harness), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L1630 – Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, semi-flexible (von rosen type), custom fabricated
- L1640 – Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, static, pelvic band or spreader bar, thigh cuffs, custom fabricated
- L1650 – Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, static, adjustable, (ilfled type), prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1652 – Hip orthosis, bilateral thigh cuffs with adjustable abductor spreader bar, adult size, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L1653 – Hip orthosis, bilateral thigh cuffs with adjustable abductor spreader bar, adult size, prefabricated, off the shelf
- L1660 – Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, static, plastic, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1680 – Hip orthosis, abduction control of hip joints, dynamic, pelvic control, adjustable hip motion control, thigh cuffs (rancho hip action type), custom fabricated
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.