L1848 – Knee orthosis, double upright with adjustable joint, with inflatable air support chamber(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf

HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeL1848
Long description
Knee orthosis, double upright with adjustable joint, with inflatable air support chamber(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf
Short description
Ko dbl upright w/air pre ots
Pricing indicator
38 Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
D1F Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
Added
January 1, 2014
Last change
January 1, 2014 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code L1848?

L1848 is a HCPCS Level II code for knee orthosis, double upright with adjustable joint, with inflatable air support chamber(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf.

Does Medicare cover L1848?

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

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.