L2300 HCPCS code: Addition to lower extremity, abduction bar (bilateral hip involvement), jointed, adjustable
L2300 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, abduction bar (bilateral hip involvement), jointed, adjustable. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $61.30 to $642.91 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 12 of 16 L23 codes (family range $67.64–$1,175.80).
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 L2300
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $61.30 | $642.91 | $412.52 | $309.39 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $601.26 | — |
| AL | — | $314.89 | — |
| AR | — | $412.52 | — |
| AZ | — | $412.52 | — |
| CA | — | $412.52 | — |
| CO | — | $309.39 | — |
| CT | — | $309.39 | — |
| DC | — | $328.01 | — |
| DE | — | $328.01 | — |
| FL | — | $314.89 | — |
| GA | — | $314.89 | — |
| HI | — | $642.91 | — |
| IA | — | $321.26 | — |
| ID | — | $385.74 | — |
| IL | — | $309.39 | — |
| IN | — | $309.39 | — |
| KS | — | $321.26 | — |
| KY | — | $314.89 | — |
| LA | — | $412.52 | — |
| MA | — | $309.39 | — |
| MD | — | $328.01 | — |
| ME | — | $309.39 | — |
| MI | — | $309.39 | — |
| MN | — | $309.39 | — |
| MO | — | $321.26 | — |
| MS | — | $314.89 | — |
| MT | — | $309.39 | — |
| NC | — | $314.89 | — |
| ND | — | $309.39 | — |
| NE | — | $321.26 | — |
| NH | — | $309.39 | — |
| NJ | — | $412.52 | — |
| NM | — | $412.52 | — |
| NV | — | $412.52 | — |
| NY | — | $412.52 | — |
| OH | — | $309.39 | — |
| OK | — | $412.52 | — |
| OR | — | $385.74 | — |
| PA | — | $328.01 | — |
| PR | — | $61.30 | — |
| RI | — | $309.39 | — |
| SC | — | $314.89 | — |
| SD | — | $309.39 | — |
| TN | — | $314.89 | — |
| TX | — | $412.52 | — |
| UT | — | $309.39 | — |
| VA | — | $328.01 | — |
| VI | — | $412.52 | — |
| VT | — | $309.39 | — |
| WA | — | $385.74 | — |
| WI | — | $309.39 | — |
| WV | — | $328.01 | — |
| WY | — | $309.39 | — |
How the L2300 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 16 L23 codes (lowest = 1) | 12 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $67.64–$1,175.80 |
| 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 L2300
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $339.29 to $346.07
- 1986-01-01: L2300 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 L2300?
L2300 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, abduction bar (bilateral hip involvement), jointed, adjustable. Short descriptor: "Abduction bar jointed adjust".
How much does Medicare pay for L2300?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $61.30–$642.91. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L2300?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L2300 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $339.29 in 2025 to $346.07 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L2300 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L23 codes
- L2310 — Addition to lower extremity, abduction bar-straight ($61.30–$340.87)
- L2320 — Addition to lower extremity, non-molded lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only ($236.44–$325.94)
- L2330 — Addition to lower extremity, lacer molded to patient model, for custom fabricated orthosis only ($429.42–$904.14)
- L2335 — Addition to lower extremity, anterior swing band ($142.76–$463.43)
- L2340 — Addition to lower extremity, pre-tibial shell, molded to patient model ($513.58–$767.22)
- L2350 — Addition to lower extremity, prosthetic type, (bk) socket, molded to patient model, (used for 'ptb' 'afo' orthoses) ($1,023.92–$2,531.61)
- L2360 — Addition to lower extremity, extended steel shank ($59.45–$96.81)
- L2370 — Addition to lower extremity, patten bottom ($294.98–$719.55)
- L2375 — Addition to lower extremity, torsion control, ankle joint and half solid stirrup ($85.68–$206.12)
- L2380 — Addition to lower extremity, torsion control, straight knee joint, each joint ($57.10–$243.39)
- L2385 — Addition to lower extremity, straight knee joint, heavy duty, each joint ($51.03–$225.93)
- L2387 — Addition to lower extremity, polycentric knee joint, for custom fabricated knee ankle foot orthosis, each joint ($81.66–$291.68)
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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.