L2780 HCPCS code: Addition to lower extremity orthosis, non-corrosive finish, per bar
L2780 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity orthosis, non-corrosive finish, per bar. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $40.94 to $124.00 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 8 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 16% from 2022 to 2024 (4,135 to 3,456 services). In 2024, 512 suppliers billed Medicare for L2780 (purchases), serving 1,125 beneficiaries; New York, California, Missouri accounted for 31% of services. Its average fee ranks 3 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 | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L2780
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $40.94 | $124.00 | $103.70 | $77.77 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $115.95 | — |
| AL | — | $82.59 | — |
| AR | — | $77.77 | — |
| AZ | — | $103.70 | — |
| CA | — | $103.70 | — |
| CO | — | $77.77 | — |
| CT | — | $103.70 | — |
| DC | — | $77.77 | — |
| DE | — | $77.77 | — |
| FL | — | $82.59 | — |
| GA | — | $82.59 | — |
| HI | — | $124.00 | — |
| IA | — | $77.77 | — |
| ID | — | $103.70 | — |
| IL | — | $77.77 | — |
| IN | — | $77.77 | — |
| KS | — | $77.77 | — |
| KY | — | $82.59 | — |
| LA | — | $77.77 | — |
| MA | — | $103.70 | — |
| MD | — | $77.77 | — |
| ME | — | $103.70 | — |
| MI | — | $77.77 | — |
| MN | — | $77.77 | — |
| MO | — | $77.77 | — |
| MS | — | $82.59 | — |
| MT | — | $77.77 | — |
| NC | — | $82.59 | — |
| ND | — | $77.77 | — |
| NE | — | $77.77 | — |
| NH | — | $103.70 | — |
| NJ | — | $93.62 | — |
| NM | — | $77.77 | — |
| NV | — | $103.70 | — |
| NY | — | $93.62 | — |
| OH | — | $77.77 | — |
| OK | — | $77.77 | — |
| OR | — | $103.70 | — |
| PA | — | $77.77 | — |
| PR | — | $40.94 | — |
| RI | — | $103.70 | — |
| SC | — | $82.59 | — |
| SD | — | $77.77 | — |
| TN | — | $82.59 | — |
| TX | — | $77.77 | — |
| UT | — | $77.77 | — |
| VA | — | $77.77 | — |
| VI | — | $93.62 | — |
| VT | — | $103.70 | — |
| WA | — | $103.70 | — |
| WI | — | $77.77 | — |
| WV | — | $77.77 | — |
| WY | — | $77.77 | — |
How the L2780 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 7 L27 codes (lowest = 1) | 3 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $41.54–$160.04 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L2780 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 512 |
| Referring clinicians | 1,012 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,125 |
| States with claims | 26 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (New York, California, Missouri) | 31% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 589 | 1,315 |
| 2023 | 523 | 1,217 |
| 2024 | 512 | 1,125 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L2780, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,135 | 1,315 | $73.21 | $56.81 |
| 2023 | 3,825 | 1,217 | $79.36 | $61.62 |
| 2024 | 3,456 | 1,125 | $82.23 | $63.84 |
States with the most L2780 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 431 | $69.82 |
| California | 310 | $76.19 |
| Missouri | 219 | $56.27 |
| Georgia | 163 | $60.78 |
| Florida | 161 | $63.07 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 8 | Clinical: Data |
| outpatient hospital claims | 8 | Clinical: Data |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52465: Knee Orthoses - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
Covered diagnoses (4,806 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| G04.1 | Tropical spastic paraplegia | 1 |
| G35.A | Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis | 1 |
| G35.B0 | Primary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified | 1 |
| G35.B1 | Active primary progressive multiple sclerosis | 1 |
| G35.B2 | Non-active primary progressive multiple sclerosis | 1 |
| G35.C0 | Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified | 1 |
| G35.C1 | Active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis | 1 |
| G35.C2 | Non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis | 1 |
| G35.D | Multiple sclerosis, unspecified | 1 |
| G57.01 | Lesion of sciatic nerve, right lower limb | 1 |
Showing 10 of 4,806. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for L2780
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $84.47 to $86.16
- 1986-01-01: L2780 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 L2780?
L2780 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to lower extremity orthosis, non-corrosive finish, per bar. Short descriptor: "Non-corrosive finish".
How much does Medicare pay for L2780?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $40.94–$124.00. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L2780?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for L2780?
Medicare policy articles that cite L2780 list 4,806 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include G04.1 (Tropical spastic paraplegia), G35.A (Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis), G35.B0 (Primary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
Did the Medicare fee for L2780 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $84.47 in 2025 to $86.16 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L2780 can be billed per day?
8 on DME suppliers; 8 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)
- L2768 — Orthotic side bar disconnect device, per bar ($156.26–$171.87)
- 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.