L2260 HCPCS code: Addition to lower extremity, reinforced solid stirrup (scott-craig type)
L2260 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, reinforced solid stirrup (scott-craig type). The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $230.35 to $839.25 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 2 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 30% from 2022 to 2024 (115 to 81 services). In 2024, 46 suppliers billed Medicare for L2260 (purchases), serving 71 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 10 of 12 L22 codes (family range $64.40–$580.99).
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 | 1986-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L2260
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $230.35 | $839.25 | $307.14 | $230.35 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $784.83 | — |
| AL | — | $230.35 | — |
| AR | — | $237.72 | — |
| AZ | — | $307.14 | — |
| CA | — | $307.14 | — |
| CO | — | $263.40 | — |
| CT | — | $230.35 | — |
| DC | — | $230.35 | — |
| DE | — | $230.35 | — |
| FL | — | $230.35 | — |
| GA | — | $230.35 | — |
| HI | — | $839.25 | — |
| IA | — | $230.35 | — |
| ID | — | $230.35 | — |
| IL | — | $230.35 | — |
| IN | — | $230.35 | — |
| KS | — | $230.35 | — |
| KY | — | $230.35 | — |
| LA | — | $237.72 | — |
| MA | — | $230.35 | — |
| MD | — | $230.35 | — |
| ME | — | $230.35 | — |
| MI | — | $230.35 | — |
| MN | — | $230.35 | — |
| MO | — | $230.35 | — |
| MS | — | $230.35 | — |
| MT | — | $263.40 | — |
| NC | — | $230.35 | — |
| ND | — | $263.40 | — |
| NE | — | $230.35 | — |
| NH | — | $230.35 | — |
| NJ | — | $307.14 | — |
| NM | — | $237.72 | — |
| NV | — | $307.14 | — |
| NY | — | $307.14 | — |
| OH | — | $230.35 | — |
| OK | — | $237.72 | — |
| OR | — | $230.35 | — |
| PA | — | $230.35 | — |
| PR | — | $742.36 | — |
| RI | — | $230.35 | — |
| SC | — | $230.35 | — |
| SD | — | $263.40 | — |
| TN | — | $230.35 | — |
| TX | — | $237.72 | — |
| UT | — | $263.40 | — |
| VA | — | $230.35 | — |
| VI | — | $307.14 | — |
| VT | — | $230.35 | — |
| WA | — | $230.35 | — |
| WI | — | $230.35 | — |
| WV | — | $230.35 | — |
| WY | — | $263.40 | — |
How the L2260 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 12 L22 codes (lowest = 1) | 10 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $64.40–$580.99 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L2260 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 46 |
| Referring clinicians | 57 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 71 |
| States with claims | 1 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72 | 97 |
| 2023 | 54 | 79 |
| 2024 | 46 | 71 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L2260, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 115 | 97 | $211.36 | $160.78 |
| 2023 | 98 | 79 | $231.15 | $177.78 |
| 2024 | 81 | 71 | $240.51 | $179.36 |
States with the most L2260 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $169.14 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
What changed for L2260
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $269.70 to $275.09
- 1986-01-01: L2260 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 L2260?
L2260 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, reinforced solid stirrup (scott-craig type). Short descriptor: "Reinforced solid stirrup".
How much does Medicare pay for L2260?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $230.35–$839.25. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L2260?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L2260 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $269.70 in 2025 to $275.09 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L2260 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L22 codes
- L2200 — Addition to lower extremity, limited ankle motion, each joint ($54.63–$132.78)
- L2210 — Addition to lower extremity, dorsiflexion assist (plantar flexion resist), each joint ($66.65–$164.31)
- L2220 — Addition to lower extremity, dorsiflexion and plantar flexion assist/resist, each joint ($94.10–$196.92)
- L2230 — Addition to lower extremity, split flat caliper stirrups and plate attachment ($51.03–$220.94)
- L2232 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, rocker bottom for total contact ankle foot orthosis, for custom fabricated orthosis only ($119.38–$119.38)
- L2240 — Addition to lower extremity, round caliper and plate attachment ($25.45–$219.49)
- L2250 — Addition to lower extremity, foot plate, molded to patient model, stirrup attachment ($348.31–$972.13)
- L2265 — Addition to lower extremity, long tongue stirrup ($135.33–$352.26)
- L2270 — Addition to lower extremity, varus/valgus correction ('t') strap, padded/lined or malleolus pad ($61.71–$161.82)
- L2275 — Addition to lower extremity, varus/valgus correction, plastic modification, padded/lined ($144.84–$212.26)
- L2280 — Addition to lower extremity, molded inner boot ($520.33–$865.99)
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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.