HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L2820Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, below knee section
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L2820
L2820 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, below knee section.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1988, and its current record took effect 01/01/1996.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Soft interface below knee se
- Date added
- 01/01/1988
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L28xx codes
- L2800Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, knee cap, medial or lateral pull, for use with custom fabricated orthosis only
- L2810Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, condylar pad
- L2830Addition to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic, above knee section
- L2840Addition to lower extremity orthosis, tibial length sock, fracture or equal, each
- L2850Addition to lower extremity orthosis, femoral length sock, fracture or equal, each
- L2861Addition to lower extremity joint, knee or ankle, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each
Common questions about L2820
Is HCPCS L2820 still valid?
- Yes. L2820 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L2820?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.