K1014 HCPCS code: Addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, 4 bar linkage or multiaxial, fluid swing and stance phase control
K1014 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, 4 bar linkage or multiaxial, fluid swing and stance phase control. CMS terminated K1014 on 2023-12-31; do not bill it for later dates of service. In 2023 Medicare paid an average of $5,090.67 per service for K1014 across 39 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume rose 56% from 2022 to 2023 (25 to 39 services). In 2023, 35 suppliers billed Medicare for K1014 (purchases), serving 39 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | K codes — Temporary codes for DME MACs |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 38 — DMEPOS: orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices and vision services |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 2021-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2023-12-31 |
Who bills K1014 (2023)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 35 |
| Referring clinicians | 33 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 39 |
| States with claims | 0 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 | 25 |
| 2023 | 35 | 39 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for K1014, 2022–2023
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25 | 25 | $5,908.15 | $4,607.95 |
| 2023 | 39 | 39 | $6,555.05 | $5,090.67 |
What changed for K1014
- 2021-04-01: K1014 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code K1014?
K1014 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, 4 bar linkage or multiaxial, fluid swing and stance phase control. Short descriptor: "Ak 4 bar link hydl swg/stanc".
How much does Medicare pay for K1014?
In 2023, the average Medicare payment was $5,090.67 per service (average allowed $6,555.05).
Does Medicare cover K1014?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.