L5697 – Addition to lower extremity, above knee or knee disarticulation, pelvic band
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL5697
- Long description
- Addition to lower extremity, above knee or knee disarticulation, pelvic band
- Short description
- Ak/knee disartic pelvic band
- 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, 1986
- Last change
- January 1, 1986 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L5697?
L5697 is a HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, above knee or knee disarticulation, pelvic band.
Does Medicare cover L5697?
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
- L5685 – Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, below knee, suspension/sealing sleeve, with or without valve, any material, each
- L5686 – Addition to lower extremity, below knee, back check (extension control)
- L5688 – Addition to lower extremity, below knee, waist belt, webbing
- L5690 – Addition to lower extremity, below knee, waist belt, padded and lined
- L5692 – Addition to lower extremity, above knee, pelvic control belt, light
- L5694 – Addition to lower extremity, above knee, pelvic control belt, padded and lined
- L5695 – Addition to lower extremity, above knee, pelvic control, sleeve suspension, neoprene or equal, each
- L5696 – Addition to lower extremity, above knee or knee disarticulation, pelvic joint
- L5698 – Addition to lower extremity, above knee or knee disarticulation, silesian bandage
- L5699 – All lower extremity prostheses, shoulder harness
- L5700 – Replacement, socket, below knee, molded to patient model
- L5701 – Replacement, socket, above knee/knee disarticulation, including attachment plate, molded to patient model
- L5702 – Replacement, socket, hip disarticulation, including hip joint, molded to patient model
- L5703 – Ankle, symes, molded to patient model, socket without solid ankle cushion heel (sach) foot, replacement only
- L5704 – Custom shaped protective cover, below knee
- L5705 – Custom shaped protective cover, above knee
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.