L8512 HCPCS code: Gelatin capsules or equivalent, for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, replacement only, per 10
L8512 is the HCPCS Level II code for gelatin capsules or equivalent, for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, replacement only, per 10. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $2.59 to $3.12 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 9 per day on DME suppliers. Its average fee ranks 1 of 10 L85 codes (family range $2.66–$885.39).
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 | 2004-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2004-01-01 |
2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule for L8512
| Modifier | Meaning | Lowest state fee | Highest state fee | Ceiling | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | base fee | $2.59 | $3.12 | $3.18 | $2.38 |
| State | Modifier | Fee | Rural fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | — | $2.59 | — |
| AL | — | $2.70 | — |
| AR | — | $2.70 | — |
| AZ | — | $2.59 | — |
| CA | — | $2.59 | — |
| CO | — | $2.71 | — |
| CT | — | $2.59 | — |
| DC | — | $2.59 | — |
| DE | — | $2.59 | — |
| FL | — | $2.70 | — |
| GA | — | $2.70 | — |
| HI | — | $2.59 | — |
| IA | — | $2.63 | — |
| ID | — | $2.59 | — |
| IL | — | $2.68 | — |
| IN | — | $2.68 | — |
| KS | — | $2.63 | — |
| KY | — | $2.70 | — |
| LA | — | $2.70 | — |
| MA | — | $2.59 | — |
| MD | — | $2.59 | — |
| ME | — | $2.59 | — |
| MI | — | $2.68 | — |
| MN | — | $2.68 | — |
| MO | — | $2.63 | — |
| MS | — | $2.70 | — |
| MT | — | $2.71 | — |
| NC | — | $2.70 | — |
| ND | — | $2.71 | — |
| NE | — | $2.63 | — |
| NH | — | $2.59 | — |
| NJ | — | $2.59 | — |
| NM | — | $2.70 | — |
| NV | — | $2.59 | — |
| NY | — | $2.59 | — |
| OH | — | $2.68 | — |
| OK | — | $2.70 | — |
| OR | — | $2.59 | — |
| PA | — | $2.59 | — |
| PR | — | $3.12 | — |
| RI | — | $2.59 | — |
| SC | — | $2.70 | — |
| SD | — | $2.71 | — |
| TN | — | $2.70 | — |
| TX | — | $2.70 | — |
| UT | — | $2.71 | — |
| VA | — | $2.59 | — |
| VI | — | $3.12 | — |
| VT | — | $2.59 | — |
| WA | — | $2.59 | — |
| WI | — | $2.68 | — |
| WV | — | $2.59 | — |
| WY | — | $2.71 | — |
How the L8512 fee compares
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rank among 10 L85 codes (lowest = 1) | 1 |
| Family fee range (average of state fees) | $2.66–$885.39 |
| Rural fee uplift | — |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| DME suppliers | 9 | Clinical: Data |
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for L8512
- 2026-01-01: Average state fee rose 1.9%: $2.61 to $2.66
- 2004-01-01: L8512 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 L8512?
L8512 is the HCPCS Level II code for gelatin capsules or equivalent, for use with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, replacement only, per 10. Short descriptor: "Gel cap for trach voice pros".
How much does Medicare pay for L8512?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule, non-rural state fees are base (base fee): $2.59–$3.12. Rural fees can be higher.
Does Medicare cover L8512?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Did the Medicare fee for L8512 change in 2026?
The average non-rural state fee moved from $2.61 in 2025 to $2.66 in 2026 (+1.9%). CMS's next quarterly HCPCS and DMEPOS update takes effect January 1, 2027.
How many units of L8512 can be billed per day?
9 on DME suppliers; 1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner 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)
- L8505 — Artificial larynx replacement battery / accessory, any type
- 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)
- 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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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.