2025 HCPCS code L5639
Addition to lower extremity, below knee, wood socket, molded to patient model
In simple words: This code covers a wooden part of a leg prosthesis for someone who has had a below-knee amputation. It's custom-made for a precise fit.
This code describes an addition to a lower extremity prosthesis for a below-knee amputation. It is a wooden socket that is custom-molded to a patient model, providing a precise and comfortable fit.
Example 1: A patient with a below-knee amputation requires a new prosthesis. A wooden socket is chosen for its comfort and breathability, molded specifically to the patient's residual limb shape., A patient experiences changes in their residual limb volume after a below-knee amputation, requiring a socket replacement. A custom-molded wooden socket is fabricated to accommodate the new limb dimensions., A patient with a below-knee amputation prefers a wooden socket due to its ability to absorb perspiration and maintain healthy skin. A new wooden socket is created from a model of their residual limb.
Documentation should include details of the below-knee amputation, the need for the custom-molded wooden socket, and the specifics of the patient's residual limb.
- Specialties:Prosthetics, Orthotics
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Prosthetic Clinic