L2861 – Addition to lower extremity joint, knee or ankle, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL2861
- Long description
- Addition to lower extremity joint, knee or ankle, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each
- Short description
- Torsion mechanism knee/ankle
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
INot payable by Medicare- BETOS category
D1FProsthetic/Orthotic devices- Added
- January 1, 2010
- Last change
- January 1, 2010 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L2861?
L2861 is a HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity joint, knee or ankle, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each.
Does Medicare cover L2861?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code I: Not payable by Medicare. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby L codes
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- L2830 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, above knee section
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- L2850 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, femoral length sock, fracture or equal, each
- L2999 – Lower extremity orthoses, not otherwise specified
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- L3020 – Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, longitudinal/ metatarsal support, each
- L3030 – Foot, insert, removable, formed to patient foot, each
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.