L2768 HCPCS code: Orthotic side bar disconnect device, per bar
L2768 is the HCPCS Level II code for orthotic side bar disconnect device, per bar. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $156.26 to $171.87 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 4 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume rose 19% from 2022 to 2024 (75 to 89 services). In 2024, 48 suppliers billed Medicare for L2768 (purchases), serving 57 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 6 of 7 L27 codes (family range $41.54–$160.04).
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 | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L2768
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $156.26 | $171.87 | $190.71 | $143.03 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $156.26 | — |
| AL | — | $161.00 | — |
| AR | — | $160.94 | — |
| AZ | — | $156.26 | — |
| CA | — | $156.26 | — |
| CO | — | $161.88 | — |
| CT | — | $156.26 | — |
| DC | — | $156.26 | — |
| DE | — | $156.26 | — |
| FL | — | $161.00 | — |
| GA | — | $161.00 | — |
| HI | — | $156.26 | — |
| IA | — | $159.36 | — |
| ID | — | $156.26 | — |
| IL | — | $160.11 | — |
| IN | — | $160.11 | — |
| KS | — | $159.36 | — |
| KY | — | $161.00 | — |
| LA | — | $160.94 | — |
| MA | — | $156.26 | — |
| MD | — | $156.26 | — |
| ME | — | $156.26 | — |
| MI | — | $160.11 | — |
| MN | — | $160.11 | — |
| MO | — | $159.36 | — |
| MS | — | $161.00 | — |
| MT | — | $161.88 | — |
| NC | — | $161.00 | — |
| ND | — | $161.88 | — |
| NE | — | $159.36 | — |
| NH | — | $156.26 | — |
| NJ | — | $156.26 | — |
| NM | — | $160.94 | — |
| NV | — | $156.26 | — |
| NY | — | $156.26 | — |
| OH | — | $160.11 | — |
| OK | — | $160.94 | — |
| OR | — | $156.26 | — |
| PA | — | $156.26 | — |
| PR | — | $171.87 | — |
| RI | — | $156.26 | — |
| SC | — | $161.00 | — |
| SD | — | $161.88 | — |
| TN | — | $161.00 | — |
| TX | — | $160.94 | — |
| UT | — | $161.88 | — |
| VA | — | $156.26 | — |
| VI | — | $171.87 | — |
| VT | — | $156.26 | — |
| WA | — | $156.26 | — |
| WI | — | $160.11 | — |
| WV | — | $156.26 | — |
| WY | — | $161.88 | — |
How the L2768 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 7 L27 codes (lowest = 1) | 6 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $41.54–$160.04 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L2768 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 48 |
| Referring clinicians | 57 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 57 |
| States with claims | 0 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41 | 47 |
| 2023 | 43 | 53 |
| 2024 | 48 | 57 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L2768, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 75 | 47 | $135.47 | $105.75 |
| 2023 | 85 | 53 | $147.78 | $111.94 |
| 2024 | 89 | 57 | $151.83 | $118.55 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 4 | Nature of Equipment |
| outpatient hospital claims | 4 | Nature of Equipment |
What changed for L2768
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $156.19 to $159.31
- 2002-01-01: L2768 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 L2768?
L2768 is the HCPCS Level II code for orthotic side bar disconnect device, per bar. Short descriptor: "Ortho sidebar disconnect".
How much does Medicare pay for L2768?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $156.26–$171.87. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L2768?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L2768 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $156.19 in 2025 to $159.31 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L2768 can be billed per day?
4 on DME suppliers; 4 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L27 codes
- L2750 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, plating chrome or nickel, per bar ($40.94–$128.06)
- L2755 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, high strength, lightweight material, all hybrid lamination/prepreg composite, per segment, for custom fabricated orthosis only ($156.68–$172.42)
- L2760 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, extension, per extension, per bar (for lineal adjustment for growth) ($50.24–$158.45)
- L2780 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, non-corrosive finish, per bar ($40.94–$124.00)
- L2785 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, drop lock retainer, each ($36.42–$72.99)
- L2795 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, full kneecap ($68.71–$175.32)
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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.