HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L3480Heel, pad and depression for spur
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L3480
L3480 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing heel, pad and depression for spur.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1984, and its current record took effect 01/01/1997.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Shoe heel pad & depress for
- Date added
- 01/01/1984
- Action effective
- 01/01/1997
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L34xx codes
- L3400Metatarsal bar wedge, rocker
- L3410Metatarsal bar wedge, between sole
- L3420Full sole and heel wedge, between sole
- L3430Heel, counter, plastic reinforced
- L3440Heel, counter, leather reinforced
- L3450Heel, sach cushion type
- L3455Heel, new leather, standard
- L3460Heel, new rubber, standard
- L3465Heel, thomas with wedge
- L3470Heel, thomas extended to ball
- L3485Heel, pad, removable for spur
Common questions about L3480
Is HCPCS L3480 still valid?
- Yes. L3480 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L3480?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.