L5979 – All lower extremity prosthesis, multi-axial ankle, dynamic response foot, one piece system
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL5979
- Long description
- All lower extremity prosthesis, multi-axial ankle, dynamic response foot, one piece system
- Short description
- Multi-axial ankle/ft prosth
- 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, 1994
- Last change
- January 1, 2001 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L5979?
L5979 is a HCPCS Level II code for all lower extremity prosthesis, multi-axial ankle, dynamic response foot, one piece system.
Does Medicare cover L5979?
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
- L5970 – All lower extremity prostheses, foot, external keel, sach foot
- 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
- L5980 – All lower extremity prostheses, flex foot system
- L5981 – All lower extremity prostheses, flex-walk system or equal
- L5982 – All exoskeletal lower extremity prostheses, axial rotation unit
- L5984 – All endoskeletal lower extremity prosthesis, axial rotation unit, with or without adjustability
- L5985 – All endoskeletal lower extremity prostheses, dynamic prosthetic pylon
- L5986 – All lower extremity prostheses, multi-axial rotation unit ('mcp' or equal)
- L5987 – All lower extremity prosthesis, shank foot system with vertical loading pylon
- L5988 – Addition to lower limb prosthesis, vertical shock reducing pylon feature
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.