L1940 – Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, custom fabricated

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

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeL1940
Long description
Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, custom fabricated
Short description
Afo molded to patient plasti
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, 1982
Last change
January 1, 2002 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code L1940?

L1940 is a HCPCS Level II code for ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, custom fabricated.

Does Medicare cover L1940?

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.