L0651 HCPCS code: Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
L0651 is the HCPCS Level II code for lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $406.45 to $1,440.51 depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 16 of 23 L06 codes (family range $39.75–$1,838.93); rural fees run 39% higher.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | L codes — Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 38 — DMEPOS: orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices and vision services |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 2014-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2014-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L0651
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $406.45 | $1,440.51 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $1,388.99 | — |
| AL | — | $922.75 | $1,302.42 |
| AR | — | $922.75 | $1,211.87 |
| AZ | — | $870.15 | $1,186.97 |
| CA | — | $406.45 | $1,186.97 |
| CO | — | $605.72 | $1,105.67 |
| CT | — | $922.75 | $1,163.63 |
| DC | — | $809.61 | $1,105.67 |
| DE | — | $809.61 | $1,105.67 |
| FL | — | $922.75 | $1,302.42 |
| GA | — | $922.75 | $1,302.42 |
| HI | — | $1,440.51 | — |
| IA | — | $904.66 | $1,189.64 |
| ID | — | $605.72 | $1,135.46 |
| IL | — | $783.31 | $1,257.43 |
| IN | — | $783.31 | $1,257.43 |
| KS | — | $904.66 | $1,189.64 |
| KY | — | $922.75 | $1,302.42 |
| LA | — | $922.75 | $1,211.87 |
| MA | — | $922.75 | $1,163.63 |
| MD | — | $809.61 | $1,105.67 |
| ME | — | $922.75 | $1,163.63 |
| MI | — | $783.31 | $1,257.43 |
| MN | — | $904.66 | $1,257.43 |
| MO | — | $904.66 | $1,189.64 |
| MS | — | $922.75 | $1,302.42 |
| MT | — | $605.72 | $1,105.67 |
| NC | — | $922.75 | $1,302.42 |
| ND | — | $904.66 | $1,105.67 |
| NE | — | $904.66 | $1,189.64 |
| NH | — | $922.75 | $1,163.63 |
| NJ | — | $809.61 | $1,105.67 |
| NM | — | $870.15 | $1,211.87 |
| NV | — | $406.45 | $1,186.97 |
| NY | — | $809.61 | $1,105.67 |
| OH | — | $783.31 | $1,257.43 |
| OK | — | $870.15 | $1,211.87 |
| OR | — | $406.45 | $1,135.46 |
| PA | — | $809.61 | $1,105.67 |
| PR | — | $1,359.30 | — |
| RI | — | $922.75 | $1,163.63 |
| SC | — | $922.75 | $1,302.42 |
| SD | — | $904.66 | $1,105.67 |
| TN | — | $922.75 | $1,302.42 |
| TX | — | $870.15 | $1,211.87 |
| UT | — | $605.72 | $1,105.67 |
| VA | — | $922.75 | $1,105.67 |
| VI | — | $1,288.60 | — |
| VT | — | $922.75 | $1,163.63 |
| WA | — | $406.45 | $1,135.46 |
| WI | — | $783.31 | $1,257.43 |
| WV | — | $922.75 | $1,105.67 |
| WY | — | $605.72 | $1,105.67 |
How the L0651 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 23 L06 codes (lowest = 1) | 16 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $39.75–$1,838.93 |
| Rural fee uplift | 38.9% |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Anatomic Consideration |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Anatomic Consideration |
What changed for L0651
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.7%: $833.16 to $855.26
- 2014-01-01: L0651 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 L0651?
L0651 is the HCPCS Level II code for lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf. Short descriptor: "Lso sag-co shell pnl pre ots".
How much does Medicare pay for L0651?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $406.45–$1,440.51. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L0651?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L0651 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $833.16 in 2025 to $855.26 in 2026 (+2.7%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L0651 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L06 codes
- L0621 — Sacroiliac orthosis, flexible, provides pelvic-sacral support, reduces motion about the sacroiliac joint, includes straps, closures, may include pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf ($33.70–$127.41)
- L0622 — Sacroiliac orthosis, flexible, provides pelvic-sacral support, reduces motion about the sacroiliac joint, includes straps, closures, may include pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated ($265.54–$491.31)
- L0623 — Sacroiliac orthosis, provides pelvic-sacral support, with rigid or semi-rigid panels over the sacrum and abdomen, reduces motion about the sacroiliac joint, includes straps, closures, may include pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf ($60.40–$212.69)
- L0624 — Sacroiliac orthosis, provides pelvic-sacral support, with rigid or semi-rigid panels placed over the sacrum and abdomen, reduces motion about the sacroiliac joint, includes straps, closures, may include pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated
- L0625 — Lumbar orthosis, flexible, provides lumbar support, posterior extends from l-1 to below l-5 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include pendulous abdomen design, shoulder straps, stays, prefabricated, off-the-shelf ($18.85–$66.28)
- L0626 — Lumbar orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid posterior panel(s), posterior extends from l-1 to below l-5 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise ($93.48–$102.83)
- L0627 — Lumbar orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from l-1 to below l-5 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise ($493.08–$542.36)
- L0628 — Lumbar-sacral orthosis, flexible, provides lumbo-sacral support, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf ($28.70–$100.92)
- L0629 — Lumbar-sacral orthosis, flexible, provides lumbo-sacral support, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated
- L0630 — Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid posterior panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise ($194.26–$213.67)
- L0631 — Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise ($1,231.38–$1,354.47)
- L0632 — Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; 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.