L8505 HCPCS code: Artificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type
L8505 is the HCPCS Level II code for artificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type. In 2022 Medicare paid an average of $19.94 per service for L8505 across 24 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 8 per day on DME suppliers. In 2022, 2 suppliers billed Medicare for L8505 (purchases), serving 11 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | L codes — Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 46 — Priced by the Medicare contractor (no national fee) |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-01-01 |
Who bills L8505 (2022)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 2 |
| Referring clinicians | 11 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 11 |
| States with claims | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for L8505, 2022–2022
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 | 11 | $25.25 | $19.94 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 8 | Clinical: CMS Workgroup |
| outpatient hospital claims | 8 | Clinical: CMS Workgroup |
What changed for L8505
- 2002-01-01: L8505 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 L8505?
L8505 is the HCPCS Level II code for artificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type. Short descriptor: "Artificial larynx, accessory".
How much does Medicare pay for L8505?
In 2022, the average Medicare payment was $19.94 per service (average allowed $25.25).
Does Medicare cover L8505?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of L8505 can be billed per day?
8 on DME suppliers; 8 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related L85 codes
- L8500 — Artificial larynx, any type ($704.63–$1,077.27)
- L8501 — Tracheostomy speaking valve ($107.37–$197.18)
- L8507 — Tracheo-esophageal voice prosthesis, patient inserted, any type, each ($50.34–$55.40)
- L8509 — Tracheo-esophageal voice prosthesis, inserted by a licensed health care provider, any type ($131.24–$144.37)
- L8510 — Voice amplifier ($303.69–$334.05)
- L8511 — Insert for indwelling tracheoesophageal prosthesis, with or without valve, replacement only, each ($87.41–$104.86)
- L8512 — Gelatin capsules or equivalent, for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, replacement only, per 10 ($2.59–$3.12)
- L8513 — Cleaning device used with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, pipet, brush, or equal, replacement only, each ($6.24–$7.46)
- L8514 — Tracheoesophageal puncture dilator, replacement only, each ($113.31–$136.01)
- L8515 — Gelatin capsule, application device for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, each ($75.84–$83.45)
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Next steps
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; 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.