L8608 HCPCS code: Miscellaneous external component, supply or accessory for use with the argus ii retinal prosthesis system
L8608 is the HCPCS Level II code for miscellaneous external component, supply or accessory for use with the argus ii retinal prosthesis system. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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 | 2019-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2019-01-01 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A54327: Billing and Coding: ArgusM II Retinal Prosthesis System (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
Covered diagnoses (1 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| H35.52 | Pigmentary retinal dystrophy | 1 |
What changed for L8608
- 2019-01-01: L8608 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 L8608?
L8608 is the HCPCS Level II code for miscellaneous external component, supply or accessory for use with the argus ii retinal prosthesis system. Short descriptor: "Arg ii ext com/sup/acc misc".
Does Medicare cover L8608?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for L8608?
Medicare policy articles that cite L8608 list 1 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include H35.52 (Pigmentary retinal dystrophy). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
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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.