L2550 HCPCS code: Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, high roll cuff
L2550 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, high roll cuff. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $142.76 to $608.48 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 rose 11% from 2022 to 2024 (90 to 100 services). In 2024, 57 suppliers billed Medicare for L2550 (purchases), serving 82 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 2 of 10 L25 codes (family range $311.28–$1,613.00).
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 L2550
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $142.76 | $608.48 | $440.05 | $330.04 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $569.10 | — |
| AL | — | $330.04 | — |
| AR | — | $330.04 | — |
| AZ | — | $440.05 | — |
| CA | — | $440.05 | — |
| CO | — | $440.05 | — |
| CT | — | $330.04 | — |
| DC | — | $330.04 | — |
| DE | — | $330.04 | — |
| FL | — | $330.04 | — |
| GA | — | $330.04 | — |
| HI | — | $608.48 | — |
| IA | — | $330.04 | — |
| ID | — | $360.09 | — |
| IL | — | $418.16 | — |
| IN | — | $418.16 | — |
| KS | — | $330.04 | — |
| KY | — | $330.04 | — |
| LA | — | $330.04 | — |
| MA | — | $330.04 | — |
| MD | — | $330.04 | — |
| ME | — | $330.04 | — |
| MI | — | $418.16 | — |
| MN | — | $418.16 | — |
| MO | — | $330.04 | — |
| MS | — | $330.04 | — |
| MT | — | $440.05 | — |
| NC | — | $330.04 | — |
| ND | — | $440.05 | — |
| NE | — | $330.04 | — |
| NH | — | $330.04 | — |
| NJ | — | $401.09 | — |
| NM | — | $330.04 | — |
| NV | — | $440.05 | — |
| NY | — | $401.09 | — |
| OH | — | $418.16 | — |
| OK | — | $330.04 | — |
| OR | — | $360.09 | — |
| PA | — | $330.04 | — |
| PR | — | $142.76 | — |
| RI | — | $330.04 | — |
| SC | — | $330.04 | — |
| SD | — | $440.05 | — |
| TN | — | $330.04 | — |
| TX | — | $330.04 | — |
| UT | — | $440.05 | — |
| VA | — | $330.04 | — |
| VI | — | $401.09 | — |
| VT | — | $330.04 | — |
| WA | — | $360.09 | — |
| WI | — | $418.16 | — |
| WV | — | $330.04 | — |
| WY | — | $440.05 | — |
How the L2550 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 10 L25 codes (lowest = 1) | 2 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $311.28–$1,613.00 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L2550 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 57 |
| Referring clinicians | 80 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 82 |
| States with claims | 1 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60 | 76 |
| 2023 | 47 | 72 |
| 2024 | 57 | 82 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L2550, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90 | 76 | $328.27 | $257.12 |
| 2023 | 82 | 72 | $364.04 | $280.30 |
| 2024 | 100 | 82 | $363.81 | $285.23 |
States with the most L2550 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $320.07 |
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 L2550
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $363.38 to $370.65
- 1986-01-01: L2550 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 L2550?
L2550 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, high roll cuff. Short descriptor: "Thigh/wght bear high roll cu".
How much does Medicare pay for L2550?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $142.76–$608.48. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L2550?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L2550 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $363.38 in 2025 to $370.65 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L2550 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L25 codes
- L2500 — Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, gluteal/ ischial weight bearing, ring ($225.00–$563.67)
- L2510 — Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, quadri- lateral brim, molded to patient model ($834.70–$1,431.47)
- L2520 — Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, quadri- lateral brim, custom fitted ($529.38–$856.60)
- L2525 — Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, ischial containment/narrow m-l brim molded to patient model ($1,400.77–$1,889.47)
- L2526 — Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, ischial containment/narrow m-l brim, custom fitted ($787.09–$2,284.23)
- L2530 — Addition to lower extremity, thigh-weight bearing, lacer, non-molded ($269.99–$550.35)
- L2540 — Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, lacer, molded to patient model ($485.83–$901.89)
- L2570 — Addition to lower extremity, pelvic control, hip joint, clevis type two position joint, each ($511.24–$1,207.51)
- L2580 — Addition to lower extremity, pelvic control, pelvic sling ($533.32–$906.36)
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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.