L5615 HCPCS code: Addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, 4 bar linkage or multiaxial, fluid swing and stance phase control
L5615 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, 4 bar linkage or multiaxial, fluid swing and stance phase control. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $6,603.89 to $9,833.55 depending on the state. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. In 2024, 51 suppliers billed Medicare for L5615 (purchases), serving 55 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 68 of 68 L56 codes (family range $55.23–$7,528.87).
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 | 2024-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2024-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L5615
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $6,603.89 | $9,833.55 | — | — |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $9,196.12 | — |
| AL | — | $6,841.95 | — |
| AR | — | $6,796.20 | — |
| AZ | — | $8,770.77 | — |
| CA | — | $8,770.77 | — |
| CO | — | $7,938.35 | — |
| CT | — | $9,042.30 | — |
| DC | — | $6,833.63 | — |
| DE | — | $6,833.63 | — |
| FL | — | $6,841.95 | — |
| GA | — | $6,841.95 | — |
| HI | — | $9,833.55 | — |
| IA | — | $7,785.57 | — |
| ID | — | $6,603.89 | — |
| IL | — | $6,927.99 | — |
| IN | — | $6,927.99 | — |
| KS | — | $7,785.57 | — |
| KY | — | $6,841.95 | — |
| LA | — | $6,796.20 | — |
| MA | — | $9,042.30 | — |
| MD | — | $6,833.63 | — |
| ME | — | $9,042.30 | — |
| MI | — | $6,927.99 | — |
| MN | — | $6,927.99 | — |
| MO | — | $7,785.57 | — |
| MS | — | $6,841.95 | — |
| MT | — | $7,938.35 | — |
| NC | — | $6,841.95 | — |
| ND | — | $7,938.35 | — |
| NE | — | $7,785.57 | — |
| NH | — | $9,042.30 | — |
| NJ | — | $7,534.30 | — |
| NM | — | $6,796.20 | — |
| NV | — | $8,770.77 | — |
| NY | — | $7,534.30 | — |
| OH | — | $6,927.99 | — |
| OK | — | $6,796.20 | — |
| OR | — | $6,603.89 | — |
| PA | — | $6,833.63 | — |
| PR | — | $7,324.40 | — |
| RI | — | $9,042.30 | — |
| SC | — | $6,841.95 | — |
| SD | — | $7,938.35 | — |
| TN | — | $6,841.95 | — |
| TX | — | $6,796.20 | — |
| UT | — | $7,938.35 | — |
| VA | — | $6,833.63 | — |
| VI | — | $7,170.86 | — |
| VT | — | $9,042.30 | — |
| WA | — | $6,603.89 | — |
| WI | — | $6,927.99 | — |
| WV | — | $6,833.63 | — |
| WY | — | $7,938.35 | — |
How the L5615 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 68 L56 codes (lowest = 1) | 68 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $55.23–$7,528.87 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L5615 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 51 |
| Referring clinicians | 51 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 55 |
| States with claims | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L5615, 2024–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | 55 | $6,753.82 | $5,204.77 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A52496: Lower Limb Prostheses - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for L5615
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $7,381.25 to $7,528.87
- 2024-01-01: L5615 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 L5615?
L5615 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, 4 bar linkage or multiaxial, fluid swing and stance phase control. Short descriptor: "Ak 4 bar link hydl swg/stanc".
How much does Medicare pay for L5615?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $6,603.89–$9,833.55. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L5615?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L5615 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $7,381.25 in 2025 to $7,528.87 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
Related L56 codes
- L5600 — Preparatory, hip disarticulation-hemipelvectomy, pylon, no cover, sach foot, laminated socket, molded to patient model ($5,443.57–$10,073.55)
- L5610 — Addition to lower extremity, endoskeletal system, above knee, hydracadence system ($2,534.66–$3,807.08)
- L5611 — Addition to lower extremity, endoskeletal system, above knee - knee disarticulation, 4 bar linkage, with friction swing phase control ($1,972.47–$2,747.18)
- L5613 — Addition to lower extremity, endoskeletal system, above knee-knee disarticulation, 4 bar linkage, with hydraulic swing phase control ($2,522.22–$4,561.30)
- L5614 — Addition to lower extremity, exoskeletal system, above knee-knee disarticulation, 4 bar linkage, with pneumatic swing phase control ($2,028.06–$2,230.84)
- L5616 — Addition to lower extremity, endoskeletal system, above knee, universal multiplex system, friction swing phase control ($1,427.66–$2,216.96)
- L5617 — Addition to lower extremity, quick change self-aligning unit, above knee or below knee, each ($672.42–$739.74)
- L5618 — Addition to lower extremity, test socket, symes ($319.44–$459.08)
- L5620 — Addition to lower extremity, test socket, below knee ($340.36–$483.98)
- L5622 — Addition to lower extremity, test socket, knee disarticulation ($443.82–$1,237.32)
- L5624 — Addition to lower extremity, test socket, above knee ($445.08–$677.51)
- L5626 — Addition to lower extremity, test socket, hip disarticulation ($583.70–$1,522.87)
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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.