L6050 – Wrist disarticulation, molded socket, flexible elbow hinges, triceps pad
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6050
- Long description
- Wrist disarticulation, molded socket, flexible elbow hinges, triceps pad
- Short description
- Wrst mld sck flx hng tri pad
- 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, 1982
- Last change
- January 1, 1996 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L6050?
L6050 is a HCPCS Level II code for wrist disarticulation, molded socket, flexible elbow hinges, triceps pad.
Does Medicare cover L6050?
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
- 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
- L6037 – Immediate post-surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, partial hand including fingers
- L6038 – Addition to single prosthetic digit or thumb, mechanical, attachment, multiaxial and/or internal/external rotation/abduction/adduction mechanism, with or without locking feature, any material
- L6039 – Passive prosthetic digit or thumb prosthesis not including hand restoration partial hand, full or partial, custom made, any material, initial or replacement, per single passive prosthetic digit or thumb
- L6055 – Wrist disarticulation, molded socket with expandable interface, flexible elbow hinges, triceps pad
- L6100 – Below elbow, molded socket, flexible elbow hinge, triceps pad
- L6110 – Below elbow, molded socket, (muenster or northwestern suspension types)
- L6120 – Below elbow, molded double wall split socket, step-up hinges, half cuff
- L6130 – Below elbow, molded double wall split socket, stump activated locking hinge, half cuff
- L6200 – Elbow disarticulation, molded socket, outside locking hinge, forearm
- L6205 – Elbow disarticulation, molded socket with expandable interface, outside locking hinges, forearm
- L6250 – Above elbow, molded double wall socket, internal locking elbow, forearm
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.