L2280 HCPCS code: Addition to lower extremity, molded inner boot
L2280 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, molded inner boot. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $520.33 to $865.99 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 37% from 2022 to 2024 (8,281 to 5,197 services). In 2024, 1,275 suppliers billed Medicare for L2280 (purchases), serving 4,022 beneficiaries; California, New York, Texas accounted for 19% of services. Its average fee ranks 12 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 L2280
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $520.33 | $865.99 | $693.78 | $520.33 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $809.89 | — |
| AL | — | $557.83 | — |
| AR | — | $520.33 | — |
| AZ | — | $693.78 | — |
| CA | — | $693.78 | — |
| CO | — | $520.33 | — |
| CT | — | $574.12 | — |
| DC | — | $523.10 | — |
| DE | — | $523.10 | — |
| FL | — | $557.83 | — |
| GA | — | $557.83 | — |
| HI | — | $865.99 | — |
| IA | — | $520.33 | — |
| ID | — | $521.13 | — |
| IL | — | $693.78 | — |
| IN | — | $693.78 | — |
| KS | — | $520.33 | — |
| KY | — | $557.83 | — |
| LA | — | $520.33 | — |
| MA | — | $574.12 | — |
| MD | — | $523.10 | — |
| ME | — | $574.12 | — |
| MI | — | $693.78 | — |
| MN | — | $693.78 | — |
| MO | — | $520.33 | — |
| MS | — | $557.83 | — |
| MT | — | $520.33 | — |
| NC | — | $557.83 | — |
| ND | — | $520.33 | — |
| NE | — | $520.33 | — |
| NH | — | $574.12 | — |
| NJ | — | $599.97 | — |
| NM | — | $520.33 | — |
| NV | — | $693.78 | — |
| NY | — | $599.97 | — |
| OH | — | $693.78 | — |
| OK | — | $520.33 | — |
| OR | — | $521.13 | — |
| PA | — | $523.10 | — |
| PR | — | $658.20 | — |
| RI | — | $574.12 | — |
| SC | — | $557.83 | — |
| SD | — | $520.33 | — |
| TN | — | $557.83 | — |
| TX | — | $520.33 | — |
| UT | — | $520.33 | — |
| VA | — | $523.10 | — |
| VI | — | $599.96 | — |
| VT | — | $574.12 | — |
| WA | — | $521.13 | — |
| WI | — | $693.78 | — |
| WV | — | $523.10 | — |
| WY | — | $520.33 | — |
How the L2280 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 12 L22 codes (lowest = 1) | 12 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $64.40–$580.99 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L2280 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 1,275 |
| Referring clinicians | 3,271 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 4,022 |
| States with claims | 46 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, New York, Texas) | 19% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,244 | 5,612 |
| 2023 | 1,294 | 4,090 |
| 2024 | 1,275 | 4,022 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L2280, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,281 | 5,612 | $506.42 | $397.76 |
| 2023 | 5,245 | 4,090 | $549.22 | $424.57 |
| 2024 | 5,197 | 4,022 | $567.17 | $438.17 |
States with the most L2280 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 385 | $510.06 |
| New York | 318 | $438.64 |
| Texas | 298 | $388.00 |
| Arizona | 261 | $509.20 |
| Florida | 228 | $404.51 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52457: Ankle-Foot/Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (12 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| A52.16 | Charcot's arthropathy (tabetic) | 1 |
| E08.610 | Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy | 1 |
| E09.610 | Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy | 1 |
| E10.610 | Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy | 1 |
| E11.610 | Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy | 1 |
| M14.671 | Charcot's joint, right ankle and foot | 1 |
| M14.672 | Charcot's joint, left ankle and foot | 1 |
| M24.571 | Contracture, right ankle | 1 |
| M24.572 | Contracture, left ankle | 1 |
| M24.574 | Contracture, right foot | 1 |
Showing 10 of 12. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for L2280
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $569.60 to $580.99
- 1986-01-01: L2280 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 L2280?
L2280 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, molded inner boot. Short descriptor: "Molded inner boot".
How much does Medicare pay for L2280?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $520.33–$865.99. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L2280?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for L2280?
Medicare policy articles that cite L2280 list 12 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include A52.16 (Charcot's arthropathy (tabetic)), E08.610 (Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy), E09.610 (Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for L2280 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $569.60 in 2025 to $580.99 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L2280 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)
- L2221 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, ankle system, microprocessor-controlled feature plantarflexion and/or dorsiflexion, includes power source
- 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)
- L2260 — Addition to lower extremity, reinforced solid stirrup (scott-craig type) ($230.35–$839.25)
- 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)
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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.