L6645 – Upper extremity addition, shoulder flexion-abduction joint, each
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6645
- Long description
- Upper extremity addition, shoulder flexion-abduction joint, each
- Short description
- Shoulder flexion-abduction j
- 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, 1986 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L6645?
L6645 is a HCPCS Level II code for upper extremity addition, shoulder flexion-abduction joint, each.
Does Medicare cover L6645?
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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- L6635 – Upper extremity addition, lift assist for elbow
- L6637 – Upper extremity addition, nudge control elbow lock
- L6638 – Upper extremity addition to prosthesis, electric locking feature, only for use with manually powered elbow
- L6640 – Upper extremity additions, shoulder abduction joint, pair
- L6641 – Upper extremity addition, excursion amplifier, pulley type
- L6642 – Upper extremity addition, excursion amplifier, lever type
- L6646 – Upper extremity addition, shoulder joint, multipositional locking, flexion, adjustable abduction friction control, for use with body powered or external powered system
- L6647 – Upper extremity addition, shoulder lock mechanism, body powered actuator
- L6648 – Upper extremity addition, shoulder lock mechanism, external powered actuator
- L6650 – Upper extremity addition, shoulder universal joint, each
- L6655 – Upper extremity addition, standard control cable, extra
- L6660 – Upper extremity addition, heavy duty control cable
- L6665 – Upper extremity addition, teflon, or equal, cable lining
- L6670 – Upper extremity addition, hook to hand, cable adapter
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.