L8623 – Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant device speech processor, other than ear level, replacement, each
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL8623
- Long description
- Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant device speech processor, other than ear level, replacement, each
- Short description
- Lith ion batt cid,non-earlvl
- 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, 2006
- Last change
- January 1, 2006 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L8623?
L8623 is a HCPCS Level II code for lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant device speech processor, other than ear level, replacement, each.
Does Medicare cover L8623?
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
- L8614 – Cochlear device, includes all internal and external components
- L8615 – Headset/headpiece for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
- L8616 – Microphone for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
- L8617 – Transmitting coil for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
- L8618 – Transmitter cable for use with cochlear implant device or auditory osseointegrated device, replacement
- L8619 – Cochlear implant, external speech processor and controller, integrated system, replacement
- L8621 – Zinc air battery for use with cochlear implant device and auditory osseointegrated sound processors, replacement, each
- L8622 – Alkaline battery for use with cochlear implant device, any size, replacement, each
- L8624 – Lithium ion battery for use with cochlear implant or auditory osseointegrated device speech processor, ear level, replacement, each
- L8625 – External recharging system for battery for use with cochlear implant or auditory osseointegrated device, replacement only, each
- L8627 – Cochlear implant, external speech processor, component, replacement
- L8628 – Cochlear implant, external controller component, replacement
- L8629 – Transmitting coil and cable, integrated, for use with cochlear implant device, replacement
- L8630 – Metacarpophalangeal joint implant
- L8631 – Metacarpal phalangeal joint replacement, two or more pieces, metal (e.g., stainless steel or cobalt chrome), ceramic-like material (e.g., pyrocarbon), for surgical implantation (all sizes, includes entire system)
- L8641 – Metatarsal joint implant
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.