L8680 HCPCS code: Implantable neurostimulator electrode, each

L8680 is the HCPCS Level II code for implantable neurostimulator electrode, each. Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.

Code details

Related codes Medicare does pay

Medicare does not pay under L8680. These codes in the same L86 family carry a current DMEPOS fee:

• L8600 — Implantable breast prosthesis, silicone or equal: $764.47–$1,019.30
• L8603 — Injectable bulking agent, collagen implant, urinary tract, 2.5 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies: $534.60–$539.27
• L8605 — Injectable bulking agent, dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer implant, anal canal, 1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies: $860.80–$946.86
• L8606 — Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies: $252.88–$281.84
• L8607 — Injectable bulking agent for vocal cord medialization, 0.1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies: $51.53–$56.69
• L8609 — Artificial cornea: $7,830.54–$8,127.00
• L8610 — Ocular implant: $716.57–$955.43
• L8612 — Aqueous shunt: $744.39–$974.58

Medicare policy articles for this code

• A53359: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
• A55835: Billing and Coding: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary and Fecal Incontinence (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
• A56876: Billing and Coding: Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))

Covered diagnoses (41 ICD-10-CM codes)

The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:

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What changed for L8680

• 2006-01-01: L8680 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 L8680?

L8680 is the HCPCS Level II code for implantable neurostimulator electrode, each. Short descriptor: "Implt neurostim elctr each".

Does Medicare cover L8680?

Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.

Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of L8680?

Codes in the same L86 family with a DMEPOS fee include L8600 ($764.47–$1,019.30), L8603 ($534.60–$539.27), L8605 ($860.80–$946.86). Check the item matches the code's descriptor before billing.

Which diagnoses support coverage for L8680?

Medicare policy articles that cite L8680 list 41 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 3 articles. The most cited include N30.10 (Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hematuria), N30.11 (Interstitial cystitis (chronic) with hematuria), N36.44 (Muscular disorders of urethra). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.

Related L86 codes

• L8600 — Implantable breast prosthesis, silicone or equal ($764.47–$1,019.30)
• L8603 — Injectable bulking agent, collagen implant, urinary tract, 2.5 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies ($534.60–$539.27)
• L8604 — Injectable bulking agent, dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer implant, urinary tract, 1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies
• L8605 — Injectable bulking agent, dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer implant, anal canal, 1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies ($860.80–$946.86)
• L8606 — Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies ($252.88–$281.84)
• L8607 — Injectable bulking agent for vocal cord medialization, 0.1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies ($51.53–$56.69)
• L8608 — Miscellaneous external component, supply or accessory for use with the argus ii retinal prosthesis system
• L8609 — Artificial cornea ($7,830.54–$8,127.00)
• L8610 — Ocular implant ($716.57–$955.43)
• L8612 — Aqueous shunt ($744.39–$974.58)
• L8613 — Ossicula implant ($314.80–$418.46)
• L8614 — Cochlear device, includes all internal and external components ($22,998.52–$24,149.06)

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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.

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