L2999 – Lower extremity orthoses, not otherwise specified
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL2999
- Long description
- Lower extremity orthoses, not otherwise specified
- Short description
- Lower extremity orthosis nos
- Pricing indicator
46Priced by carrier (not otherwise classified / individual determination)- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1FProsthetic/Orthotic devices- Added
- January 1, 1982
- Last change
- January 1, 1998 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L2999?
L2999 is a HCPCS Level II code for lower extremity orthoses, not otherwise specified.
Does Medicare cover L2999?
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
- L2795 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, full kneecap
- L2800 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, knee cap, medial or lateral pull, for use with custom fabricated orthosis only
- L2810 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, condylar pad
- L2820 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, below knee section
- L2830 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, above knee section
- L2840 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, tibial length sock, fracture or equal, each
- L2850 – Addition to lower extremity orthosis, femoral length sock, fracture or equal, each
- L2861 – Addition to lower extremity joint, knee or ankle, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each
- L3000 – Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, 'ucb' type, berkeley shell, each
- L3001 – Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, spenco, each
- L3002 – Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, plastazote or equal, each
- L3003 – Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, silicone gel, each
- L3010 – Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, longitudinal arch support, each
- L3020 – Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, longitudinal/ metatarsal support, each
- L3030 – Foot, insert, removable, formed to patient foot, each
- L3031 – Foot, insert/plate, removable, addition to lower extremity orthosis, high strength, lightweight material, all hybrid lamination/prepreg composite, each
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.