HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L8701Powered upper extremity range of motion assist device, elbow, wrist, hand with single or double upright(s), includes microprocessor, sensors, all components and accessories, custom fabricated
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L8701
L8701 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing powered upper extremity range of motion assist device, elbow, wrist, hand with single or double upright(s), includes microprocessor, sensors, all components and accessories, custom fabricated.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2019, and its current record took effect 01/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Ewh s/d uprt micro sensor
- Date added
- 01/01/2019
- Action effective
- 01/01/2024
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L87xx codes
- L8702Powered upper extremity range of motion assist device, elbow, wrist, hand, finger, single or double upright(s), includes microprocessor, sensors, all components and accessories, custom fabricated
- L8720External lower extremity sensory prosthetic device, cutaneous stimulation of mechanoreceptors proximal to the ankle, per leg
- L8721Receptor sole for use with l8720, replacement, each
Common questions about L8701
Is HCPCS L8701 still valid?
- Yes. L8701 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L8701?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.