L0710 HCPCS code: Ctlso, anterior-posterior-lateral-control, molded to patient model, with interface material, (minerva type)
L0710 is the HCPCS Level II code for ctlso, anterior-posterior-lateral-control, molded to patient model, with interface material, (minerva type). The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $1,717.75 to $3,497.73 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. Medicare volume rose 24% from 2022 to 2024 (29 to 36 services). In 2024, 21 suppliers billed Medicare for L0710 (purchases), serving 36 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 3 of 3 L07 codes (family range $2,299.33–$2,700.12).
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 | 1984-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L0710
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $1,717.75 | $3,497.73 | $3,199.93 | $2,399.94 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $3,271.04 | — |
| AL | — | $2,903.90 | — |
| AR | — | $2,540.31 | — |
| AZ | — | $3,199.93 | — |
| CA | — | $3,199.93 | — |
| CO | — | $2,742.54 | — |
| CT | — | $2,784.80 | — |
| DC | — | $2,399.94 | — |
| DE | — | $2,399.94 | — |
| FL | — | $2,903.90 | — |
| GA | — | $2,903.90 | — |
| HI | — | $3,497.73 | — |
| IA | — | $2,570.04 | — |
| ID | — | $2,624.00 | — |
| IL | — | $2,689.42 | — |
| IN | — | $2,689.42 | — |
| KS | — | $2,570.04 | — |
| KY | — | $2,903.90 | — |
| LA | — | $2,540.31 | — |
| MA | — | $2,784.80 | — |
| MD | — | $2,399.94 | — |
| ME | — | $2,784.80 | — |
| MI | — | $2,689.42 | — |
| MN | — | $2,689.42 | — |
| MO | — | $2,570.04 | — |
| MS | — | $2,903.90 | — |
| MT | — | $2,742.54 | — |
| NC | — | $2,903.90 | — |
| ND | — | $2,742.54 | — |
| NE | — | $2,570.04 | — |
| NH | — | $2,784.80 | — |
| NJ | — | $2,411.62 | — |
| NM | — | $2,540.31 | — |
| NV | — | $3,199.93 | — |
| NY | — | $2,411.62 | — |
| OH | — | $2,689.42 | — |
| OK | — | $2,540.31 | — |
| OR | — | $2,624.00 | — |
| PA | — | $2,399.94 | — |
| PR | — | $1,717.75 | — |
| RI | — | $2,784.80 | — |
| SC | — | $2,903.90 | — |
| SD | — | $2,742.54 | — |
| TN | — | $2,903.90 | — |
| TX | — | $2,540.31 | — |
| UT | — | $2,742.54 | — |
| VA | — | $2,399.94 | — |
| VI | — | $2,411.62 | — |
| VT | — | $2,784.80 | — |
| WA | — | $2,624.00 | — |
| WI | — | $2,689.42 | — |
| WV | — | $2,399.94 | — |
| WY | — | $2,742.54 | — |
How the L0710 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 3 L07 codes (lowest = 1) | 3 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2,299.33–$2,700.12 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L0710 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 21 |
| Referring clinicians | 24 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 36 |
| States with claims | 1 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 | 29 |
| 2023 | 20 | 29 |
| 2024 | 21 | 36 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L0710, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29 | 29 | $2,019.21 | $1,526.75 |
| 2023 | 29 | 29 | $1,699.22 | $1,332.19 |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 | $1,786.21 | $1,397.87 |
States with the most L0710 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $490.12 |
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 L0710
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $2,647.18 to $2,700.12
- 1984-01-01: L0710 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 L0710?
L0710 is the HCPCS Level II code for ctlso, anterior-posterior-lateral-control, molded to patient model, with interface material, (minerva type). Short descriptor: "Ctlso a-p-l control w/ inter".
How much does Medicare pay for L0710?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $1,717.75–$3,497.73. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L0710?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L0710 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $2,647.18 in 2025 to $2,700.12 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L0710 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L07 codes
- L0700 — Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral-orthoses (ctlso), anterior-posterior-lateral control, molded to patient model, (minerva type) ($1,615.53–$3,418.84)
- L0720 — Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral-orthoses (ctlso), anterior-posterior-lateral control, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise ($2,220.69–$2,437.98)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.