L6620 – Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension wrist unit, with or without friction
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6620
- Long description
- Upper extremity addition, flexion/extension wrist unit, with or without friction
- Short description
- Flexion/extension wrist unit
- 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, 1986
- Last change
- January 1, 2004 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L6620?
L6620 is a HCPCS Level II code for upper extremity addition, flexion/extension wrist unit, with or without friction.
Does Medicare cover L6620?
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
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- 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
- L6605 – Upper extremity additions, single pivot 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
- 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
- L6625 – Upper extremity addition, rotation wrist unit with cable lock
- L6628 – Upper extremity addition, quick disconnect hook adapter, otto bock or equal
- L6629 – Upper extremity addition, quick disconnect lamination collar with coupling piece, otto bock or equal
- L6630 – Upper extremity addition, stainless steel, any wrist
- L6632 – Upper extremity addition, latex suspension sleeve, each
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.