Table of content for "Sheath below knee" (HCPCS L8400)
General information on the “L8400” code
HCPCS Code: L8400
Long Description: Prosthetic sheath, below knee, each
Short Description: Sheath below knee
Original information is taken from L8400 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 38 – Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings) . Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Supplies And Surgical Dressings
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): D1F – Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
Type Of Service 1: P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19820101
Code Effective Date: 19960101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code