L6706 – Terminal device, hook, mechanical, voluntary opening, any material, any size, lined or unlined
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6706
- Long description
- Terminal device, hook, mechanical, voluntary opening, any material, any size, lined or unlined
- Short description
- Term dev mech hook vol open
- 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, 2007
- Last change
- January 1, 2007 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L6706?
L6706 is a HCPCS Level II code for terminal device, hook, mechanical, voluntary opening, any material, any size, lined or unlined.
Does Medicare cover L6706?
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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- L6709 – Terminal device, hand, mechanical, voluntary closing, any material, any size
- L6711 – Terminal device, hook, mechanical, voluntary opening, any material, any size, lined or unlined, pediatric
- L6712 – Terminal device, hook, mechanical, voluntary closing, any material, any size, lined or unlined, pediatric
- L6713 – Terminal device, hand, mechanical, voluntary opening, any material, any size, pediatric
- L6714 – Terminal device, hand, mechanical, voluntary closing, any material, any size, pediatric
- L6715 – Terminal device, multiple articulating digit, includes motor(s), initial issue or replacement
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.