L6805 – Addition to terminal device, modifier wrist unit
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL6805
- Long description
- Addition to terminal device, modifier wrist unit
- Short description
- Term dev modifier wrist unit
- Pricing indicator
38Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1FProsthetic/Orthotic devices- Added
- January 1, 1985
- Last change
- January 1, 2007 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L6805?
L6805 is a HCPCS Level II code for addition to terminal device, modifier wrist unit.
Does Medicare cover L6805?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby L codes
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- 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
- L6721 – Terminal device, hook or hand, heavy duty, mechanical, voluntary opening, any material, any size, lined or unlined
- L6722 – Terminal device, hook or hand, heavy duty, mechanical, voluntary closing, any material, any size, lined or unlined
- L6810 – Addition to terminal device, precision pinch device
- L6880 – Electric hand, switch or myoelectric controlled, independently articulating digits, any grasp pattern or combination of grasp patterns, includes motor(s)
- L6881 – Automatic grasp feature, addition to upper limb electric prosthetic terminal device
- L6882 – Microprocessor control feature, addition to upper limb prosthetic terminal device
- L6883 – Replacement socket, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
- L6884 – Replacement socket, above elbow/elbow disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
- L6885 – Replacement socket, shoulder disarticulation/interscapular thoracic, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power
- L6890 – Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.