L6605 – Upper extremity additions, single pivot hinge, pair
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6605
- Long description
- Upper extremity additions, single pivot hinge, pair
- Short description
- Single pivot hinge pair
- 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 L6605?
L6605 is a HCPCS Level II code for upper extremity additions, single pivot hinge, pair.
Does Medicare cover L6605?
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
- L6570 – Interscapular thoracic, molded socket, endoskeletal system, including soft prosthetic tissue shaping
- L6580 – Preparatory, wrist disarticulation or below elbow, single wall plastic socket, friction wrist, flexible elbow hinges, figure of eight harness, humeral cuff, bowden cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, molded to patient model
- L6582 – Preparatory, wrist disarticulation or below elbow, single wall socket, friction wrist, flexible elbow hinges, figure of eight harness, humeral cuff, bowden cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, direct formed
- L6584 – Preparatory, elbow disarticulation or above elbow, single wall plastic socket, friction wrist, locking elbow, figure of eight harness, fair lead cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, molded to patient model
- L6586 – Preparatory, elbow disarticulation or above elbow, single wall socket, friction wrist, locking elbow, figure of eight harness, fair lead cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, direct formed
- L6588 – Preparatory, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic, single wall plastic socket, shoulder joint, locking elbow, friction wrist, chest strap, fair lead cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, molded to patient model
- L6590 – Preparatory, shoulder disarticulation or interscapular thoracic, single wall socket, shoulder joint, locking elbow, friction wrist, chest strap, fair lead cable control, usmc or equal pylon, no cover, direct formed
- L6600 – Upper extremity additions, polycentric hinge, pair
- L6610 – Upper extremity additions, flexible metal hinge, pair
- L6611 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, external powered, additional switch, any type
- L6615 – Upper extremity addition, disconnect locking wrist unit
- L6616 – Upper extremity addition, additional disconnect insert for locking wrist unit, each
- L6620 – Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension wrist unit, with or without friction
- L6621 – Upper extremity prosthesis addition, flexion/extension wrist with or without friction, for use with external powered terminal device
- L6623 – Upper extremity addition, spring assisted rotational wrist unit with latch release
- L6624 – Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension and rotation wrist unit
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.