L1710 HCPCS code: Legg perthes orthosis, (newington type), custom fabricated
L1710 is the HCPCS Level II code for legg perthes orthosis, (newington type), custom fabricated. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $2,054.23 to $3,711.50 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 5 of 5 L17 codes (family range $1,464.25–$2,373.25).
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 | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L1710
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $2,054.23 | $3,711.50 | $2,738.97 | $2,054.23 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $3,470.95 | — |
| AL | — | $2,336.55 | — |
| AR | — | $2,534.68 | — |
| AZ | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| CA | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| CO | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| CT | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| DC | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| DE | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| FL | — | $2,336.55 | — |
| GA | — | $2,336.55 | — |
| HI | — | $3,711.50 | — |
| IA | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| ID | — | $2,283.45 | — |
| IL | — | $2,434.79 | — |
| IN | — | $2,434.79 | — |
| KS | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| KY | — | $2,336.55 | — |
| LA | — | $2,534.68 | — |
| MA | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| MD | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| ME | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| MI | — | $2,434.79 | — |
| MN | — | $2,434.79 | — |
| MO | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| MS | — | $2,336.55 | — |
| MT | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| NC | — | $2,336.55 | — |
| ND | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| NE | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| NH | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| NJ | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| NM | — | $2,534.68 | — |
| NV | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| NY | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| OH | — | $2,434.79 | — |
| OK | — | $2,534.68 | — |
| OR | — | $2,283.45 | — |
| PA | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| PR | — | $2,093.90 | — |
| RI | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| SC | — | $2,336.55 | — |
| SD | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| TN | — | $2,336.55 | — |
| TX | — | $2,534.68 | — |
| UT | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| VA | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| VI | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| VT | — | $2,738.97 | — |
| WA | — | $2,283.45 | — |
| WI | — | $2,434.79 | — |
| WV | — | $2,054.23 | — |
| WY | — | $2,054.23 | — |
How the L1710 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 5 L17 codes (lowest = 1) | 5 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $1,464.25–$2,373.25 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for L1710
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $2,326.72 to $2,373.25
- 1982-01-01: L1710 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 L1710?
L1710 is the HCPCS Level II code for legg perthes orthosis, (newington type), custom fabricated. Short descriptor: "Legg perthes orth newington".
How much does Medicare pay for L1710?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $2,054.23–$3,711.50. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L1710?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L1710 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $2,326.72 in 2025 to $2,373.25 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L1710 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L17 codes
- L1700 — Legg perthes orthosis, (toronto type), custom fabricated ($1,754.84–$3,351.80)
- L1720 — Legg perthes orthosis, trilateral, (tachdijan type), custom fabricated ($428.29–$3,267.49)
- L1730 — Legg perthes orthosis, (scottish rite type), custom fabricated ($1,300.56–$2,410.20)
- L1755 — Legg perthes orthosis, (patten bottom type), custom fabricated ($1,819.35–$2,619.20)
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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.