L6890 HCPCS code: Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
L6890 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $208.23 to $856.60 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. Medicare volume rose 7% from 2022 to 2024 (338 to 360 services). In 2024, 222 suppliers billed Medicare for L6890 (purchases), serving 252 beneficiaries; California, New York, Florida accounted for 61% of services. Its average fee ranks 1 of 10 L68 codes (family range $247.58–$29,280.42).
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 | 2005-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L6890
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $208.23 | $856.60 | $277.64 | $208.23 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $276.00 | — |
| AL | — | $208.23 | — |
| AR | — | $225.71 | — |
| AZ | — | $277.64 | — |
| CA | — | $277.64 | — |
| CO | — | $222.49 | — |
| CT | — | $230.27 | — |
| DC | — | $208.23 | — |
| DE | — | $208.23 | — |
| FL | — | $208.23 | — |
| GA | — | $208.23 | — |
| HI | — | $295.10 | — |
| IA | — | $277.64 | — |
| ID | — | $227.33 | — |
| IL | — | $245.93 | — |
| IN | — | $245.93 | — |
| KS | — | $277.64 | — |
| KY | — | $208.23 | — |
| LA | — | $225.71 | — |
| MA | — | $230.27 | — |
| MD | — | $208.23 | — |
| ME | — | $230.27 | — |
| MI | — | $245.93 | — |
| MN | — | $245.93 | — |
| MO | — | $277.64 | — |
| MS | — | $208.23 | — |
| MT | — | $222.49 | — |
| NC | — | $208.23 | — |
| ND | — | $222.49 | — |
| NE | — | $277.64 | — |
| NH | — | $230.27 | — |
| NJ | — | $277.64 | — |
| NM | — | $225.71 | — |
| NV | — | $277.64 | — |
| NY | — | $277.64 | — |
| OH | — | $245.93 | — |
| OK | — | $225.71 | — |
| OR | — | $227.33 | — |
| PA | — | $208.23 | — |
| PR | — | $856.60 | — |
| RI | — | $230.27 | — |
| SC | — | $208.23 | — |
| SD | — | $222.49 | — |
| TN | — | $208.23 | — |
| TX | — | $225.71 | — |
| UT | — | $222.49 | — |
| VA | — | $208.23 | — |
| VI | — | $277.64 | — |
| VT | — | $230.27 | — |
| WA | — | $227.33 | — |
| WI | — | $245.93 | — |
| WV | — | $208.23 | — |
| WY | — | $222.49 | — |
How the L6890 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 10 L68 codes (lowest = 1) | 1 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $247.58–$29,280.42 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L6890 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 222 |
| Referring clinicians | 244 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 252 |
| States with claims | 7 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, New York, Florida) | 61% |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 216 | 247 |
| 2023 | 251 | 302 |
| 2024 | 222 | 252 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L6890, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 338 | 247 | $203.54 | $153.73 |
| 2023 | 429 | 302 | $223.41 | $164.02 |
| 2024 | 360 | 252 | $233.66 | $175.41 |
States with the most L6890 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 39 | $207.77 |
| New York | 36 | $201.30 |
| Florida | 26 | $152.47 |
| Texas | 17 | $168.09 |
| Michigan | 16 | $175.91 |
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 L6890
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $242.73 to $247.58
- 1986-01-01: L6890 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 L6890?
L6890 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment. Short descriptor: "Prefab glove for term device".
How much does Medicare pay for L6890?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $208.23–$856.60. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L6890?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L6890 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $242.73 in 2025 to $247.58 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L6890 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L68 codes
- L6805 — Addition to terminal device, modifier wrist unit ($296.48–$554.72)
- L6810 — Addition to terminal device, precision pinch device ($228.36–$304.48)
- L6880 — Electric hand, switch or myoelectric controlled, independently articulating digits, any grasp pattern or combination of grasp patterns, includes motor(s) ($28,715.00–$31,586.51)
- L6881 — Automatic grasp feature, addition to upper limb electric prosthetic terminal device ($4,913.43–$5,404.74)
- L6882 — Microprocessor control feature, addition to upper limb prosthetic terminal device ($3,727.07–$4,099.81)
- L6883 — Replacement socket, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power ($1,338.29–$2,590.31)
- L6884 — Replacement socket, above elbow/elbow disarticulation, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power ($1,429.03–$4,669.01)
- L6885 — Replacement socket, shoulder disarticulation/interscapular thoracic, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power ($1,533.73–$7,462.35)
- L6895 — Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, glove for terminal device, any material, custom fabricated ($327.22–$911.47)
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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.