HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L4070Replace proximal and distal upright for kafo
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L4070
L4070 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing replace proximal and distal upright for kafo.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1986, 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
- Replace prox & dist upright
- Date added
- 01/01/1986
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L40xx codes
- L4000Replace girdle for spinal orthosis (ctlso or so)
- L4002Replacement strap, any orthosis, includes all components, any length, any type
- L4010Replace trilateral socket brim
- L4020Replace quadrilateral socket brim, molded to patient model
- L4030Replace quadrilateral socket brim, custom fitted
- L4040Replace molded thigh lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only
- L4045Replace non-molded thigh lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only
- L4050Replace molded calf lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only
- L4055Replace non-molded calf lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only
- L4060Replace high roll cuff
- L4080Replace metal bands kafo, proximal thigh
- L4090Replace metal bands kafo-afo, calf or distal thigh
Common questions about L4070
Is HCPCS L4070 still valid?
- Yes. L4070 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L4070?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.