TLSO brace HCPCS code
A TLSO brace is usually billed under HCPCS code L0450 (Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, upper thoracic region, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated, off-the-shelf); related codes are L0454, L0455, L0456, L0457, L0458. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $63.92 to $252.57 for L0450, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 82 L0450 services from 58 suppliers in 2024.
HCPCS codes for TLSO brace
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L0450 | Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, upper thoracic region, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $63.92–$252.57 | 82 (2024) |
| L0454 | Tlso flexible, provides trunk support, extends from sacrococcygeal junction to above t-9 vertebra, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $416.01–$457.64 | 22 (2024) |
| L0455 | Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, extends from sacrococcygeal junction to above t-9 vertebra, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $118.65–$417.25 | 24 (2024) |
| L0456 | Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, thoracic region, rigid posterior panel and soft anterior apron, extends from the sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks, includes straps and closures, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $1,192.99–$1,312.31 | 6,819 (2024) |
| L0457 | Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, thoracic region, rigid posterior panel and soft anterior apron, extends from the sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks, includes straps and closures, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $340.25–$1,196.50 | 26,876 (2024) |
| L0458 | Tlso, triplanar control, modular segmented spinal system, two rigid plastic shells, posterior extends from the sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine, anterior extends from the symphysis pubis to the xiphoid, soft liner, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, lateral strength is provided by overlapping plastic and stabilizing closures, includes straps and closures, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $1,069.75–$1,176.76 | 26 (2024) |
| L0460 | Tlso, triplanar control, modular segmented spinal system, two rigid plastic shells, posterior extends from the sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine, anterior extends from the symphysis pubis to the sternal notch, soft liner, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, lateral strength is provided by overlapping plastic and stabilizing closures, includes straps and closures, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $1,204.08–$1,324.46 | 156 (2024) |
| L0462 | Tlso, triplanar control, modular segmented spinal system, three rigid plastic shells, posterior extends from the sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine, anterior extends from the symphysis pubis to the sternal notch, soft liner, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, lateral strength is provided by overlapping plastic and stabilizing closures, includes straps and closures, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $1,497.69–$1,647.47 | 148 (2024) |
| L0464 | Tlso, triplanar control, modular segmented spinal system, four rigid plastic shells, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to the sternal notch, soft liner, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, lateral strength is provided by overlapping plastic and stabilizing closures, includes straps and closures, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $1,782.97–$1,961.28 | 6,439 (2024) |
| L0466 | Tlso, sagittal control, rigid posterior frame and flexible soft anterior apron with straps, closures and padding, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral disks, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $276.04–$624.40 | — |
| L0467 | Tlso, sagittal control, rigid posterior frame and flexible soft anterior apron with straps, closures and padding, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral disks, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $133.07–$523.52 | — |
| L0468 | Tlso, sagittal-coronal control, rigid posterior frame and flexible soft anterior apron with straps, closures and padding, extends from sacrococcygeal junction over scapulae, lateral strength provided by pelvic, thoracic, and lateral frame pieces, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, and coronal planes, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral disks, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $526.74–$1,313.47 | 14 (2024) |
| L0469 | Tlso, sagittal-coronal control, rigid posterior frame and flexible soft anterior apron with straps, closures and padding, extends from sacrococcygeal junction over scapulae, lateral strength provided by pelvic, thoracic, and lateral frame pieces, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal and coronal planes, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral disks, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $169.55–$925.99 | — |
| L0470 | Tlso, triplanar control, rigid posterior frame and flexible soft anterior apron with straps, closures and padding, extends from sacrococcygeal junction to scapula, lateral strength provided by pelvic, thoracic, and lateral frame pieces, rotational strength provided by subclavicular extensions, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, provides intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks, includes fitting and shaping the frame, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $584.47–$1,343.57 | — |
| L0472 | Tlso, triplanar control, hyperextension, rigid anterior and lateral frame extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch with two anterior components (one pubic and one sternal), posterior and lateral pads with straps and closures, limits spinal flexion, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, includes fitting and shaping the frame, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $464.64–$1,237.32 | 1,365 (2024) |
| L0480 | Tlso, triplanar control, one piece rigid plastic shell without interface liner, with multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch, anterior or posterior opening, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, includes a carved plaster or cad-cam model, custom fabricated | Carrier judgment | $1,636.27–$2,119.17 | 65 (2024) |
| L0482 | Tlso, triplanar control, one piece rigid plastic shell with interface liner, multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch, anterior or posterior opening, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, includes a carved plaster or cad-cam model, custom fabricated | Carrier judgment | $1,781.97–$2,379.42 | 240 (2024) |
| L0484 | Tlso, triplanar control, two piece rigid plastic shell without interface liner, with multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch, lateral strength is enhanced by overlapping plastic, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, includes a carved plaster or cad-cam model, custom fabricated | Carrier judgment | $2,042.14–$2,722.85 | 45 (2024) |
| L0486 | Tlso, triplanar control, two piece rigid plastic shell with interface liner, multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch, lateral strength is enhanced by overlapping plastic, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, includes a carved plaster or cad-cam model, custom fabricated | Carrier judgment | $2,166.60–$3,711.93 | 1,105 (2024) |
| L0488 | Tlso, triplanar control, one piece rigid plastic shell with interface liner, multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch, anterior or posterior opening, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $1,204.08–$1,324.46 | 24 (2024) |
| L0490 | Tlso, sagittal-coronal control, one piece rigid plastic shell, with overlapping reinforced anterior, with multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates at or before the t-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xiphoid, anterior opening, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal and coronal planes, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $339.33–$407.11 | — |
| L0491 | Tlso, sagittal-coronal control, modular segmented spinal system, two rigid plastic shells, posterior extends from the sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine, anterior extends from the symphysis pubis to the xiphoid, soft liner, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal and coronal planes, lateral strength is provided by overlapping plastic and stabilizing closures, includes straps and closures, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $921.20–$1,013.33 | — |
| L0492 | Tlso, sagittal-coronal control, modular segmented spinal system, three rigid plastic shells, posterior extends from the sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine, anterior extends from the symphysis pubis to the xiphoid, soft liner, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal and coronal planes, lateral strength is provided by overlapping plastic and stabilizing closures, includes straps and closures, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $577.42–$647.86 | — |
Medicare revenue estimate for L0450
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, L0450 pays $2,525.70 in HI and $639.20 in CA, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Medicare coverage policy
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a TLSO brace?
L0450: Tlso, flexible, provides trunk support, upper thoracic region, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral disks with rigid stays or panel(s), includes shoulder straps and closures, prefabricated, off-the-shelf. Other TLSO brace codes: L0454 (Tlso trnk sj-t9 pre cst); L0455 (Tlso flex trnk sj-t9 pre ots); L0456 (Tlso flex trnk sj-ss pre cst); L0457 (Tlso flex trnk sj-ss pre ots); L0458 (Tlso 2mod symphis-xipho pre).
Does Medicare cover a TLSO brace?
By HCPCS coverage code — L0450: Carrier judgment; L0454: Carrier judgment; L0455: Carrier judgment; L0456: Carrier judgment; L0457: Carrier judgment; L0458: Carrier judgment.
How much does Medicare pay for a TLSO brace?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): L0450 $63.92 to $252.57; L0454 $416.01 to $457.64; L0455 $118.65 to $417.25; L0456 $1,192.99 to $1,312.31; L0457 $340.25 to $1,196.50.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under L0450
- Watch L0450 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for L0450
Part of Orthotic braces.
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare utilization; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Fees are Medicare allowables (non-rural, by state), not commercial rates. Code choice depends on the exact item; check the descriptor. Not billing or legal advice.