L6028 – Partial hand, finger, and thumb prosthesis without prosthetic digit(s) /thumb, amputation at metacarpal level, including flexible or non-flexible interface, molded to patient model, for use without external power and/or passive prosthetic digit/thumb, not including inserts described by l6692
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6028
- Long description
- Partial hand, finger, and thumb prosthesis without prosthetic digit(s) /thumb, amputation at metacarpal level, including flexible or non-flexible interface, molded to patient model, for use without external power and/or passive prosthetic digit/thumb, not including inserts described by l6692
- Short description
- Part hand finger metacar amp
- Pricing indicator
38Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1FProsthetic/Orthotic devices- Added
- April 1, 2025
- Last change
- April 1, 2026 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L6028?
L6028 is a HCPCS Level II code for partial hand, finger, and thumb prosthesis without prosthetic digit(s) /thumb, amputation at metacarpal level, including flexible or non-flexible interface, molded to patient model, for use without external power and/or passive prosthetic digit/thumb, not including inserts described by l6692.
Does Medicare cover L6028?
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
- L5991 – Addition to lower extremity prostheses, osseointegrated external prosthetic connector
- L5992 – All lower extremity prosthesis, foot shell for modular foot/non-solid ankle cushion heel (sach) replacement only
- L5999 – Lower extremity prosthesis, not otherwise specified
- L6000 – Partial hand, thumb remaining
- L6010 – Partial hand, little and/or ring finger remaining
- L6020 – Partial hand, no finger remaining
- L6025 – Transcarpal/metacarpal or partial hand disarticulation prosthesis, external power, self-suspended, inner socket with removable forearm section, electrodes and cables, two batteries, charger, myoelectric control of terminal device
- L6026 – Transcarpal/metacarpal or partial hand disarticulation prosthesis, external power, self-suspended, inner socket with removable forearm section, electrodes and cables, two batteries, charger, myoelectric control of terminal device, excludes terminal device(s)
- L6029 – Upper extremity addition, test socket/interface, partial hand including fingers
- L6030 – Upper extremity addition, external frame, partial hand including fingers
- L6031 – Replacement socket/interface, partial hand including fingers, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
- L6032 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)
- L6033 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, acrylic material
- L6034 – Partial hand, finger, and thumb prosthesis without prosthetic digit(s)/thumb, amputation at distal to metacarpal joint, including flexible or non-flexible interface, molded to patient model, for use without external power and/or passive prosthetic digit/thumb, not including inserts described by l6692
- L6035 – Single prosthetic digit, mechanical, can include metacarpophalangeal (mcp), proximal interphalangeal (pip), and/or distal interphalangeal (dip) joint(s), with or without locking mechanism, can include flexion or extension assist, any material, attachment, initial issue or replacement
- L6036 – Prosthetic thumb, mechanical, can include metacarpophalangeal (mcp), interphalangeal (ip) joint(s), with or without locking mechanism, can include flexion or extension assist, any material, attachment, initial issue or replacement
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.