L6205 – Elbow disarticulation, molded socket with expandable interface, outside locking hinges, forearm
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6205
- Long description
- Elbow disarticulation, molded socket with expandable interface, outside locking hinges, forearm
- Short description
- Elbow molded w/ expand inter
- 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, 1988
- Last change
- January 1, 1996 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L6205?
L6205 is a HCPCS Level II code for elbow disarticulation, molded socket with expandable interface, outside locking hinges, forearm.
Does Medicare cover L6205?
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
- 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
- L6050 – Wrist disarticulation, molded socket, flexible elbow hinges, triceps pad
- 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
- L6250 – Above elbow, molded double wall socket, internal locking elbow, forearm
- L6300 – Shoulder disarticulation, molded socket, shoulder bulkhead, humeral section, internal locking elbow, forearm
- L6310 – Shoulder disarticulation, passive restoration (complete prosthesis)
- L6320 – Shoulder disarticulation, passive restoration (shoulder cap only)
- L6350 – Interscapular thoracic, molded socket, shoulder bulkhead, humeral section, internal locking elbow, forearm
- L6360 – Interscapular thoracic, passive restoration (complete prosthesis)
- L6370 – Interscapular thoracic, passive restoration (shoulder cap only)
- L6380 – Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, wrist disarticulation or below elbow
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.