L6696 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated socket insert for congenital or atypical traumatic amputee, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with or without locking mechanism, initial only (for other than initial, use code l6694 or l6695)
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6696
- Long description
- Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated socket insert for congenital or atypical traumatic amputee, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with or without locking mechanism, initial only (for other than initial, use code l6694 or l6695)
- Short description
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- 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, 2005
- Last change
- January 1, 2005 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L6696?
L6696 is a HCPCS Level II code for addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated socket insert for congenital or atypical traumatic amputee, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with or without locking mechanism, initial only (for other than initial, use code l6694 or l6695).
Does Medicare cover L6696?
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
- L6688 – Upper extremity addition, frame type socket, above elbow or elbow disarticulation
- L6689 – Upper extremity addition, frame type socket, shoulder disarticulation
- L6690 – Upper extremity addition, frame type socket, interscapular-thoracic
- L6691 – Upper extremity addition, removable insert, each
- L6692 – Upper extremity addition, silicone gel insert or equal, with or without locking mechanism, each
- L6693 – Upper extremity addition, locking elbow, forearm counterbalance
- L6694 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated from existing mold or prefabricated, socket insert, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with locking mechanism
- L6695 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated from existing mold or prefabricated, socket insert, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, not for use with locking mechanism
- L6697 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/above elbow, custom fabricated socket insert for other than congenital or atypical traumatic amputee, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with or without locking mechanism, initial only (for other than initial, use code l6694 or l6695)
- L6698 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, lock mechanism, excludes socket insert
- L6700 – Upper extremity addition, external powered feature, myoelectronic control module, additional emg inputs, pattern-recognition decoding intent movement
- L6703 – Terminal device, passive hand/mitt, any material, any size
- L6704 – Terminal device, sport/recreational/work attachment, any material, any size
- L6706 – Terminal device, hook, mechanical, voluntary opening, any material, any size, lined or unlined
- L6707 – Terminal device, hook, mechanical, voluntary closing, any material, any size, lined or unlined
- L6708 – Terminal device, hand, mechanical, voluntary opening, any material, any size
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.