L7368 HCPCS code: Lithium ion battery charger, replacement only
L7368 is the HCPCS Level II code for lithium ion battery charger, replacement only. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $606.56 to $667.23 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 1 per day on DME suppliers. Medicare volume fell 14% from 2022 to 2024 (201 to 173 services). In 2024, 139 suppliers billed Medicare for L7368 (purchases), serving 168 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 5 of 6 L73 codes (family range $317.44–$785.05).
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 | 2003-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2012-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L7368
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $606.56 | $667.23 | $740.22 | $555.17 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $606.56 | — |
| AL | — | $624.83 | — |
| AR | — | $624.79 | — |
| AZ | — | $606.56 | — |
| CA | — | $606.56 | — |
| CO | — | $628.27 | — |
| CT | — | $606.56 | — |
| DC | — | $606.56 | — |
| DE | — | $606.56 | — |
| FL | — | $624.83 | — |
| GA | — | $624.83 | — |
| HI | — | $606.56 | — |
| IA | — | $618.40 | — |
| ID | — | $606.56 | — |
| IL | — | $621.46 | — |
| IN | — | $621.46 | — |
| KS | — | $618.40 | — |
| KY | — | $624.83 | — |
| LA | — | $624.79 | — |
| MA | — | $606.56 | — |
| MD | — | $606.56 | — |
| ME | — | $606.56 | — |
| MI | — | $621.46 | — |
| MN | — | $621.46 | — |
| MO | — | $618.40 | — |
| MS | — | $624.83 | — |
| MT | — | $628.27 | — |
| NC | — | $624.83 | — |
| ND | — | $628.27 | — |
| NE | — | $618.40 | — |
| NH | — | $606.56 | — |
| NJ | — | $606.56 | — |
| NM | — | $624.79 | — |
| NV | — | $606.56 | — |
| NY | — | $606.56 | — |
| OH | — | $621.46 | — |
| OK | — | $624.79 | — |
| OR | — | $606.56 | — |
| PA | — | $606.56 | — |
| PR | — | $667.23 | — |
| RI | — | $606.56 | — |
| SC | — | $624.83 | — |
| SD | — | $628.27 | — |
| TN | — | $624.83 | — |
| TX | — | $624.79 | — |
| UT | — | $628.27 | — |
| VA | — | $606.56 | — |
| VI | — | $667.23 | — |
| VT | — | $606.56 | — |
| WA | — | $606.56 | — |
| WI | — | $621.46 | — |
| WV | — | $606.56 | — |
| WY | — | $628.27 | — |
How the L7368 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 6 L73 codes (lowest = 1) | 5 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $317.44–$785.05 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L7368 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 139 |
| Referring clinicians | 158 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 168 |
| States with claims | 4 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 164 | 196 |
| 2023 | 168 | 211 |
| 2024 | 139 | 168 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L7368, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 201 | 196 | $527.44 | $402.47 |
| 2023 | 220 | 211 | $574.04 | $442.35 |
| 2024 | 173 | 168 | $589.98 | $442.89 |
States with the most L7368 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $421.58 |
| Maryland | 12 | $435.93 |
| Texas | 11 | $469.21 |
| Virginia | 11 | $438.18 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
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 L7368
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $606.24 to $618.37
- 2003-01-01: L7368 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 L7368?
L7368 is the HCPCS Level II code for lithium ion battery charger, replacement only. Short descriptor: "Lithium ion battery charger".
How much does Medicare pay for L7368?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $606.56–$667.23. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L7368?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L7368 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $606.24 in 2025 to $618.37 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L7368 can be billed per day?
1 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L73 codes
- L7360 — Six volt battery, each ($278.39–$485.41)
- L7362 — Battery charger, six volt, each ($306.73–$938.90)
- L7364 — Twelve volt battery, each ($487.84–$938.90)
- L7366 — Battery charger, twelve volt, each ($657.13–$1,035.70)
- L7367 — Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, replacement ($467.90–$514.70)
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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.