L3000 HCPCS code: Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, 'ucb' type, berkeley shell, each
L3000 is the HCPCS Level II code for foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, 'ucb' type, berkeley shell, each. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $376.80 to $414.48 depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 14 of 14 L30 codes (family range $38.87–$384.13).
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | L codes — Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1997-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L3000
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $376.80 | $414.48 | $459.83 | $344.87 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $376.80 | — |
| AL | — | $388.16 | — |
| AR | — | $388.12 | — |
| AZ | — | $376.80 | — |
| CA | — | $376.80 | — |
| CO | — | $390.25 | — |
| CT | — | $376.80 | — |
| DC | — | $376.80 | — |
| DE | — | $376.80 | — |
| FL | — | $388.16 | — |
| GA | — | $388.16 | — |
| HI | — | $376.80 | — |
| IA | — | $384.17 | — |
| ID | — | $376.80 | — |
| IL | — | $386.06 | — |
| IN | — | $386.06 | — |
| KS | — | $384.17 | — |
| KY | — | $388.16 | — |
| LA | — | $388.12 | — |
| MA | — | $376.80 | — |
| MD | — | $376.80 | — |
| ME | — | $376.80 | — |
| MI | — | $386.06 | — |
| MN | — | $386.06 | — |
| MO | — | $384.17 | — |
| MS | — | $388.16 | — |
| MT | — | $390.25 | — |
| NC | — | $388.16 | — |
| ND | — | $390.25 | — |
| NE | — | $384.17 | — |
| NH | — | $376.80 | — |
| NJ | — | $376.80 | — |
| NM | — | $388.12 | — |
| NV | — | $376.80 | — |
| NY | — | $376.80 | — |
| OH | — | $386.06 | — |
| OK | — | $388.12 | — |
| OR | — | $376.80 | — |
| PA | — | $376.80 | — |
| PR | — | $414.48 | — |
| RI | — | $376.80 | — |
| SC | — | $388.16 | — |
| SD | — | $390.25 | — |
| TN | — | $388.16 | — |
| TX | — | $388.12 | — |
| UT | — | $390.25 | — |
| VA | — | $376.80 | — |
| VI | — | $414.48 | — |
| VT | — | $376.80 | — |
| WA | — | $376.80 | — |
| WI | — | $386.06 | — |
| WV | — | $376.80 | — |
| WY | — | $390.25 | — |
How the L3000 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 14 L30 codes (lowest = 1) | 14 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $38.87–$384.13 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
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 L3000
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $376.60 to $384.13
- 1982-01-01: L3000 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 L3000?
L3000 is the HCPCS Level II code for foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, 'ucb' type, berkeley shell, each. Short descriptor: "Ft insert ucb berkeley shell".
How much does Medicare pay for L3000?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $376.80–$414.48. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L3000?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Did the Medicare fee for L3000 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $376.60 in 2025 to $384.13 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L3000 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L30 codes
- L3001 — Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, spenco, each ($158.66–$174.51)
- L3002 — Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, plastazote or equal, each ($193.73–$213.14)
- L3003 — Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, silicone gel, each ($209.04–$229.91)
- L3010 — Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, longitudinal arch support, each ($209.04–$229.91)
- L3020 — Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, longitudinal/ metatarsal support, each ($237.97–$261.73)
- L3030 — Foot, insert, removable, formed to patient foot, each ($91.55–$100.71)
- L3031 — Foot, insert/plate, removable, addition to lower extremity orthosis, high strength, lightweight material, all hybrid lamination/prepreg composite, each ($146.92–$161.61)
- L3040 — Foot, arch support, removable, premolded, longitudinal, each ($56.45–$62.11)
- L3050 — Foot, arch support, removable, premolded, metatarsal, each ($56.45–$62.11)
- L3060 — Foot, arch support, removable, premolded, longitudinal/ metatarsal, each ($88.45–$97.32)
- L3070 — Foot, arch support, non-removable attached to shoe, longitudinal, each ($38.11–$41.95)
- L3080 — Foot, arch support, non-removable attached to shoe, metatarsal, each ($38.11–$41.95)
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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.