L5970 – All lower extremity prostheses, foot, external keel, sach foot
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL5970
- Long description
- All lower extremity prostheses, foot, external keel, sach foot
- Short description
- Foot external keel sach foot
- 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, 1989
- Last change
- January 1, 1996 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L5970?
L5970 is a HCPCS Level II code for all lower extremity prostheses, foot, external keel, sach foot.
Does Medicare cover L5970?
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
- L5950 – Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee, ultra-light material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)
- L5960 – Addition, endoskeletal system, hip disarticulation, ultra-light material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)
- L5961 – Addition, endoskeletal system, polycentric hip joint, pneumatic or hydraulic control, rotation control, with or without flexion and/or extension control
- L5962 – Addition, endoskeletal system, below knee, flexible protective outer surface covering system
- L5964 – Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee, flexible protective outer surface covering system
- L5966 – Addition, endoskeletal system, hip disarticulation, flexible protective outer surface covering system
- L5968 – Addition to lower limb prosthesis, multiaxial ankle with swing phase active dorsiflexion feature
- L5969 – Addition, endoskeletal ankle-foot or ankle system, power assist, includes any type motor(s)
- L5971 – All lower extremity prosthesis, solid ankle cushion heel (sach) foot, replacement only
- L5972 – All lower extremity prostheses, foot, flexible keel
- L5973 – Endoskeletal ankle foot system, microprocessor controlled feature, dorsiflexion and/or plantar flexion control, includes power source
- L5974 – All lower extremity prostheses, foot, single axis ankle/foot
- L5975 – All lower extremity prosthesis, combination single axis ankle and flexible keel foot
- L5976 – All lower extremity prostheses, energy storing foot (seattle carbon copy ii or equal)
- L5978 – All lower extremity prostheses, foot, multiaxial ankle/foot
- L5979 – All lower extremity prosthesis, multi-axial ankle, dynamic response foot, one piece system
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.