HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L1920Ankle foot orthosis, single upright with static or adjustable stop (phelps or perlstein type), custom fabricated
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L1920
L1920 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing ankle foot orthosis, single upright with static or adjustable stop (phelps or perlstein type), custom fabricated.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1982, and its current record took effect 01/01/2001.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Afo sing upright w/ adjust s
- Date added
- 01/01/1982
- Action effective
- 01/01/2001
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L19xx codes
- L1900Ankle foot orthosis, spring wire, dorsiflexion assist calf band, custom fabricated
- L1902Ankle orthosis, ankle gauntlet or similar, with or without joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L1904Ankle orthosis, ankle gauntlet or similar, with or without joints, custom fabricated
- L1906Ankle foot orthosis, multiligamentous ankle support, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L1907Ankle orthosis, supramalleolar with straps, with or without interface/pads, custom fabricated
- L1910Ankle foot orthosis, posterior, single bar, clasp attachment to shoe counter, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1930Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L1932Ankle foot orthosis, rigid anterior tibial section, total carbon fiber or equal material, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L1933Ankle foot orthosis, rigid anterior tibial section, total carbon fiber or equal material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L1940Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, custom fabricated
- L1945Ankle foot orthosis, plastic, rigid anterior tibial section (floor reaction), custom fabricated
- L1950Ankle foot orthosis, spiral, (institute of rehabilitative medicine type), plastic, custom fabricated
Common questions about L1920
Is HCPCS L1920 still valid?
- Yes. L1920 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L1920?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.