L6382 – Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, elbow disarticulation or above elbow
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6382
- Long description
- Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, elbow disarticulation or above elbow
- Short description
- Postop dsg cast chg elb dis/
- 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 L6382?
L6382 is a HCPCS Level II code for immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, elbow disarticulation or above elbow.
Does Medicare cover L6382?
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
- 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
- L6384 – Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic
- L6386 – Immediate post surgical or early fitting, each additional cast change and realignment
- L6388 – Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of rigid dressing only
- L6400 – Below elbow, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
- L6450 – Elbow disarticulation, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
- L6500 – Above elbow, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
- L6550 – Shoulder disarticulation, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
- L6570 – Interscapular thoracic, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.