L3161 HCPCS code: Foot, adductus positioning device, adjustable
L3161 is the HCPCS Level II code for foot, adductus positioning device, adjustable. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | L codes — Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 46 — Priced by the Medicare contractor (no national fee) |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2024-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-01-01 |
What changed for L3161
- 2024-01-01: L3161 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 L3161?
L3161 is the HCPCS Level II code for foot, adductus positioning device, adjustable. Short descriptor: "Foot, adductus position, adj".
Does Medicare cover L3161?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related L31 codes
- L3100 — Hallus-valgus night dynamic splint, prefabricated, off-the-shelf ($51.86–$57.05)
- L3140 — Foot, abduction rotation bar, including shoes ($106.80–$117.45)
- L3150 — Foot, abduction rotation bar, without shoes ($97.63–$107.44)
- L3160 — Foot, adjustable shoe-styled positioning device
- L3170 — Foot, plastic, silicone or equal, heel stabilizer, prefabricated, off-the-shelf, each ($61.04–$67.13)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; 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.