L8681 HCPCS - PATIENT PROGRAMMER (EXTERNAL) FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE PROGRAMMABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR PULSE GENERATOR, REPLACEMENT ONLY

Code Information

HCPCS Code: L8681

Sequence Number: 0010

Short Description: Pt prgrm for implt neurostim

Long Description: Patient programmer (external) for use with implantable programmable neurostimulator pulse generator, replacement only

Code Added Date: 1/1/2006

Action Code: N - No maintenance for this code

Action Effective Date: 1/1/2009

Classification: Orthotic/Prosthetic Procedures

Coding System: HCPCS

Code Type

Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code: D1F - Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
Type Of Service Code:
  • P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics

Billing Information

Pricing Indicator Code:
  • 38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code: A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number:
  • 65-8
Medicare Carriers Manual Reference Section Number:
    N/A
    Coverage Code: D - Special coverage instructions apply

    HCPCS Record

    Field Name Field Value
    Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Code L8681
    HCPCS Sequence Number 0010
    HCPCS Record Identification Code 3 - First line of procedure record also contains detail information in positions 92-275
    HCPCS Long Description Patient programmer (external) for use with implantable programmable neurostimulator pulse generator, replacement only
    HCPCS Short Description Pt prgrm for implt neurostim
    HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 1 38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
    HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
    HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1 65-8
    HCPCS Coverage Code D - Special coverage instructions apply
    HCPCS Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code D1F - Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
    HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1 P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
    HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity 0
    HCPCS Code Added Date 1/1/2006
    HCPCS Action Effective Date 1/1/2009
    HCPCS Action Code N - No maintenance for this code

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