2025 HCPCS code L8701
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Prosthetic Procedures - Miscellaneous Orthotic and Prosthetic Services and Supplies Feed
Powered upper extremity range of motion assist device for the elbow, wrist, and hand.
Medical necessity for the L8701 is established when the device is deemed essential for improving the patient's functional abilities and quality of life due to a medical condition affecting the upper extremity.
In simple words: This is a powered device worn on the arm, from the elbow to the hand, that helps people move their arm if they have weakness or paralysis. It uses sensors and a small computer to detect muscle signals and help the arm bend and move.
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. This is a custom-fabricated, powered orthosis designed to assist with range of motion in the elbow, wrist, and hand. It incorporates a microprocessor, sensors, and other necessary components for operation.
Example 1: A patient post-stroke experiences paralysis in their dominant arm, affecting their ability to perform daily tasks. The L8701 device is prescribed to assist with regaining range of motion and functional use of the affected arm., Following a brachial plexus injury, a patient has limited movement in their elbow, wrist, and hand. The L8701 is used to provide support and assist with restoring movement and function., An individual with a neuromuscular disorder impacting arm movement and strength is fitted with an L8701 to improve their ability to perform daily activities and enhance their independence.
Documentation supporting the medical necessity for the device should be provided, including details of the patient's condition (e.g., stroke, brachial plexus injury, neuromuscular trauma), functional limitations, and expected benefit from using the device.
** As of June 1, 2024, only products that have undergone code verification review and are listed on the PDAC Product Classification List can be billed under L8701. Always check current coding guidelines and fee schedules for the most up-to-date information.
- Specialties:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Neurology, Neurosurgery
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility