HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L1971Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L1971
L1971 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2004, and its current record took effect 10/01/2026.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
The October 2026 quarterly update changed this code's record.
Details
- Short description
- Ankl foot ortho, customi fit
- Date added
- 01/01/2004
- Action effective
- 10/01/2026
- 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
- L1920Ankle foot orthosis, single upright with static or adjustable stop (phelps or perlstein type), custom fabricated
- 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
Common questions about L1971
Is HCPCS L1971 still valid?
- Yes. L1971 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L1971?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.