L8692 HCPCS code: Auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, used without osseointegration, body worn, includes headband or other means of external attachment
L8692 is the HCPCS Level II code for auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, used without osseointegration, body worn, includes headband or other means of external attachment. Its Medicare coverage code is S (Non-covered by Medicare statute): Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | L codes — Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices |
| Coverage code | S — Non-covered by Medicare statute |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 2010-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2010-01-01 |
Related codes Medicare does pay
Medicare does not pay under L8692. 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
What changed for L8692
- 2010-01-01: L8692 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 L8692?
L8692 is the HCPCS Level II code for auditory osseointegrated device, external sound processor, used without osseointegration, body worn, includes headband or other means of external attachment. Short descriptor: "Non-osseointegrated snd proc".
Does Medicare cover L8692?
Coverage code S — Non-covered by Medicare statute. Medicare is barred by law from covering it.
Which related codes does Medicare pay instead of L8692?
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.
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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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.