L5460 HCPCS code: Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, above knee
L5460 is the HCPCS Level II code for immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, above knee. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $452.25 to $890.08 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. Its average fee ranks 4 of 6 L54 codes (family range $546.23–$2,107.96).
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 | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L5460
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $452.25 | $890.08 | $890.08 | $667.56 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $452.25 | — |
| AL | — | $667.75 | — |
| AR | — | $890.08 | — |
| AZ | — | $667.56 | — |
| CA | — | $667.56 | — |
| CO | — | $702.55 | — |
| CT | — | $733.33 | — |
| DC | — | $774.50 | — |
| DE | — | $774.50 | — |
| FL | — | $667.75 | — |
| GA | — | $667.75 | — |
| HI | — | $483.57 | — |
| IA | — | $790.40 | — |
| ID | — | $715.17 | — |
| IL | — | $763.82 | — |
| IN | — | $763.82 | — |
| KS | — | $790.40 | — |
| KY | — | $667.75 | — |
| LA | — | $890.08 | — |
| MA | — | $733.33 | — |
| MD | — | $774.50 | — |
| ME | — | $733.33 | — |
| MI | — | $763.82 | — |
| MN | — | $763.82 | — |
| MO | — | $790.40 | — |
| MS | — | $667.75 | — |
| MT | — | $702.55 | — |
| NC | — | $667.75 | — |
| ND | — | $702.55 | — |
| NE | — | $790.40 | — |
| NH | — | $733.33 | — |
| NJ | — | $667.56 | — |
| NM | — | $890.08 | — |
| NV | — | $667.56 | — |
| NY | — | $667.56 | — |
| OH | — | $763.82 | — |
| OK | — | $890.08 | — |
| OR | — | $715.17 | — |
| PA | — | $774.50 | — |
| PR | — | $460.09 | — |
| RI | — | $733.33 | — |
| SC | — | $667.75 | — |
| SD | — | $702.55 | — |
| TN | — | $667.75 | — |
| TX | — | $890.08 | — |
| UT | — | $702.55 | — |
| VA | — | $774.50 | — |
| VI | — | $667.56 | — |
| VT | — | $733.33 | — |
| WA | — | $715.17 | — |
| WI | — | $763.82 | — |
| WV | — | $774.50 | — |
| WY | — | $702.55 | — |
How the L5460 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 6 L54 codes (lowest = 1) | 4 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $546.23–$2,107.96 |
| 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 L5460
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $709.32 to $723.51
- 1982-01-01: L5460 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 L5460?
L5460 is the HCPCS Level II code for immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, above knee. Short descriptor: "Postop app non-wgt bear dsg".
How much does Medicare pay for L5460?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $452.25–$890.08. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L5460?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L5460 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $709.32 in 2025 to $723.51 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L5460 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L54 codes
- L5400 — Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment, suspension, and one cast change, below knee ($869.13–$2,148.18)
- L5410 — Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment and suspension, below knee, each additional cast change and realignment ($265.71–$682.01)
- L5420 — Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting, alignment and suspension and one cast change 'ak' or knee disarticulation ($1,329.43–$2,689.16)
- L5430 — Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, incl. fitting, alignment and supension, 'ak' or knee disarticulation, each additional cast change and realignment ($616.07–$909.91)
- L5450 — Immediate post surgical or early fitting, application of non-weight bearing rigid dressing, below knee ($368.15–$665.02)
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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.