L7401 HCPCS code: Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, above elbow disarticulation, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)
L7401 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to upper extremity prosthesis, above elbow disarticulation, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal). The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $412.39 to $453.57 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 3% from 2022 to 2024 (103 to 106 services). In 2024, 93 suppliers billed Medicare for L7401 (purchases), serving 96 beneficiaries. Its average fee ranks 2 of 7 L74 codes (family range $375.52–$3,150.07).
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 | 2006-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2006-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L7401
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $412.39 | $453.57 | $503.25 | $377.44 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $412.39 | — |
| AL | — | $424.81 | — |
| AR | — | $424.75 | — |
| AZ | — | $412.39 | — |
| CA | — | $412.39 | — |
| CO | — | $427.16 | — |
| CT | — | $412.39 | — |
| DC | — | $412.39 | — |
| DE | — | $412.39 | — |
| FL | — | $424.81 | — |
| GA | — | $424.81 | — |
| HI | — | $412.39 | — |
| IA | — | $420.41 | — |
| ID | — | $412.39 | — |
| IL | — | $422.45 | — |
| IN | — | $422.45 | — |
| KS | — | $420.41 | — |
| KY | — | $424.81 | — |
| LA | — | $424.75 | — |
| MA | — | $412.39 | — |
| MD | — | $412.39 | — |
| ME | — | $412.39 | — |
| MI | — | $422.45 | — |
| MN | — | $422.45 | — |
| MO | — | $420.41 | — |
| MS | — | $424.81 | — |
| MT | — | $427.16 | — |
| NC | — | $424.81 | — |
| ND | — | $427.16 | — |
| NE | — | $420.41 | — |
| NH | — | $412.39 | — |
| NJ | — | $412.39 | — |
| NM | — | $424.75 | — |
| NV | — | $412.39 | — |
| NY | — | $412.39 | — |
| OH | — | $422.45 | — |
| OK | — | $424.75 | — |
| OR | — | $412.39 | — |
| PA | — | $412.39 | — |
| PR | — | $453.57 | — |
| RI | — | $412.39 | — |
| SC | — | $424.81 | — |
| SD | — | $427.16 | — |
| TN | — | $424.81 | — |
| TX | — | $424.75 | — |
| UT | — | $427.16 | — |
| VA | — | $412.39 | — |
| VI | — | $453.57 | — |
| VT | — | $412.39 | — |
| WA | — | $412.39 | — |
| WI | — | $422.45 | — |
| WV | — | $412.39 | — |
| WY | — | $427.16 | — |
How the L7401 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 7 L74 codes (lowest = 1) | 2 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $375.52–$3,150.07 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
Who bills L7401 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 93 |
| Referring clinicians | 98 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 96 |
| States with claims | 2 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 85 | 94 |
| 2023 | 82 | 97 |
| 2024 | 93 | 96 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L7401, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 103 | 94 | $357.93 | $282.43 |
| 2023 | 106 | 97 | $391.74 | $305.78 |
| 2024 | 106 | 96 | $401.88 | $306.83 |
States with the most L7401 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $318.82 |
| California | 13 | $271.26 |
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 L7401
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 2.0%: $412.16 to $420.40
- 2006-01-01: L7401 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 L7401?
L7401 is the HCPCS Level II code for addition to upper extremity prosthesis, above elbow disarticulation, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal). Short descriptor: "Add ue prost a/e ultlite mat".
How much does Medicare pay for L7401?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $412.39–$453.57. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L7401?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L7401 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $412.16 in 2025 to $420.40 in 2026 (+2.0%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L7401 can be billed per day?
2 on DME suppliers; 2 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L74 codes
- L7400 — Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal) ($368.35–$405.17)
- L7402 — Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, shoulder disarticulation/interscapular thoracic, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal) ($445.33–$489.88)
- L7403 — Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, below elbow/wrist disarticulation, acrylic material ($442.58–$486.81)
- L7404 — Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, above elbow disarticulation, acrylic material ($668.02–$734.81)
- L7405 — Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, shoulder disarticulation/interscapular thoracic, acrylic material ($873.65–$961.06)
- L7406 — Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, user adjustable, mechanical, residual limb volume management system (with or without lamination kit) ($3,150.07–$3,150.07)
- L7499 — Upper extremity prosthesis, not otherwise specified
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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.