HCPCS Level II A8006: Powered Grip Assist Glove, Glove Replacement Only

HCPCS Level II code A8006 describes a powered, cable-driven grip assist glove for the hand and fingers, intended as a glove replacement only and incorporating pressure sensors; service type is durable medical equipment / assistive hand orthosis, and the typical site of service is outpatient clinics, home use, or durable medical equipment suppliers where the replacement glove is provided.

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Clinical Context

A patient with significant hand weakness and impaired grip following a neurological injury or progressive neuromuscular disorder presents to an outpatient orthotics or rehabilitation clinic for assistive device evaluation. A typical patient is a 58-year-old post-stroke individual with right-sided hemiparesis who has limited active finger flexion and cannot reliably grasp objects for activities of daily living. The clinical workflow includes: initial evaluation by a physiatrist, occupational therapist, or hand therapist; objective assessment of active range of motion, spasticity, and functional grip; trialing of a powered, cable-driven grip assist glove in clinic to assess fit and function; measurement and ordering of a custom or off-the-shelf powered glove; documentation of medical necessity including baseline functional deficits and therapy goals; delivery and training session for the patient and caregiver on donning, device operation, and safety; follow-up visits to adjust fit, calibrate pressure sensors, and evaluate progress in grasp, release, and ability to perform self-care tasks. The billed item is the glove replacement component of a powered, cable-driven grip assist device, coded as A8006, intended to restore or augment hand and finger function for improved independence in daily activities.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97165`	Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity	Initial OT evaluation to determine candidacy for a powered grip assist glove and establish goals
`97760`	Orthotic(s) management and training, upper extremity(s)	Device education, fitting, and training for powered glove use during the delivery visit
`97763`	Orthotic(s)/prosthetic(s) training, upper limb, one-on-one	Ongoing training sessions for functional use, donning/doffing, and therapy integration
`99453`	Remote monitoring setup and patient education (if device has telemonitoring features)	Configuration and patient instruction for any telemetric or sensor-based reporting tied to the device
`99070`	Supplies and materials (used for DME-related non-billable supplies if payer allows)	Minor supplies used at time of fitting; payer-specific allowance for supply charges

Related Modifiers

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Modifier	Description	When to Use
59	Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…	- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
P2	Modifier P2 denotes an ASA Physical Status II — a patient with mild systemic disease. Per AMA/AAPC, examples include well-controlled hypertension or diabetes, mild obesity (BMI 30–40), current smoker…	- When to use: Append modifier -P2 to anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) when the anesthesia provider documents the patient has mild systemic disease (ASA Physical Status II) — for example…
66	Modifier 66 (Surgical Team) is used when three or more surgeons act as primary surgeons on a single, highly complex procedure. The AMA defines it for use when a surgical team — often composed of…	- Use modifier 66 when three or more surgeons act as primary surgeons working collaboratively as a surgical team on a single, highly complex or difficult procedure (for example organ…
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82	Modifier 82 is appended to a surgical CPT code to indicate that an attending physician acted as an assistant because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable. In teaching hospitals it documents…	- When to use: Append modifier 82 in teaching-hospital settings to indicate a physician served as an assistant surgeon because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable (includes situations where…

Related Provider Taxonomies

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Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207R00000X	Internal Medicine Physician	A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults…
225100000X	Physical Therapist	Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who…
231H00000X	Audiologist	(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function.…
261Q00000X	Clinic/Center	A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. "Clinic/Center" is irregularly defined, sometimes being limite…
333600000X	Pharmacy	A facility used by pharmacists for the compounding and dispensing of medicinal preparations and other associated professional and administrative servi…
2080P0205X	Pediatric Endocrinology Physician	A pediatrician who provides expert care to infants, children and adolescents who have diseases that result from an abnormality in the endocrine glands…
2083C0008X	Clinical Informatics Physician	Physicians who practice Clinical Informatics collaborate with other health care and information technology professionals to analyze, design, implement…
2080P0202X	Pediatric Cardiology Physician	A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and…

HCPCS Level II A8005: Powered Grip Assist Glove, Hand and Fingers

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97165`	Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity	Initial OT evaluation to determine candidacy for a powered grip assist glove and establish goals
`97760`	Orthotic(s) management and training, upper extremity(s)	Device education, fitting, and training for powered glove use during the delivery visit
`97763`	Orthotic(s)/prosthetic(s) training, upper limb, one-on-one	Ongoing training sessions for functional use, donning/doffing, and therapy integration
`99453`	Remote monitoring setup and patient education (if device has telemonitoring features)	Configuration and patient instruction for any telemetric or sensor-based reporting tied to the device
`99070`	Supplies and materials (used for DME-related non-billable supplies if payer allows)	Minor supplies used at time of fitting; payer-specific allowance for supply charges

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
59	Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…	- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
P2	Modifier P2 denotes an ASA Physical Status II — a patient with mild systemic disease. Per AMA/AAPC, examples include well-controlled hypertension or diabetes, mild obesity (BMI 30–40), current smoker…	- When to use: Append modifier -P2 to anesthesia CPT codes (00100–01999) when the anesthesia provider documents the patient has mild systemic disease (ASA Physical Status II) — for example…
66	Modifier 66 (Surgical Team) is used when three or more surgeons act as primary surgeons on a single, highly complex procedure. The AMA defines it for use when a surgical team — often composed of…	- Use modifier 66 when three or more surgeons act as primary surgeons working collaboratively as a surgical team on a single, highly complex or difficult procedure (for example organ…
[object Object]
82	Modifier 82 is appended to a surgical CPT code to indicate that an attending physician acted as an assistant because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable. In teaching hospitals it documents…	- When to use: Append modifier 82 in teaching-hospital settings to indicate a physician served as an assistant surgeon because a qualified resident surgeon was unavailable (includes situations where…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207R00000X	Internal Medicine Physician	A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults…
225100000X	Physical Therapist	Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who…
231H00000X	Audiologist	(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function.…
261Q00000X	Clinic/Center	A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. "Clinic/Center" is irregularly defined, sometimes being limite…
333600000X	Pharmacy	A facility used by pharmacists for the compounding and dispensing of medicinal preparations and other associated professional and administrative servi…
2080P0205X	Pediatric Endocrinology Physician	A pediatrician who provides expert care to infants, children and adolescents who have diseases that result from an abnormality in the endocrine glands…
2083C0008X	Clinical Informatics Physician	Physicians who practice Clinical Informatics collaborate with other health care and information technology professionals to analyze, design, implement…
2080P0202X	Pediatric Cardiology Physician	A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and…

HCPCS Level II A8005: Powered Grip Assist Glove, Hand and Fingers

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical Context

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Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

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Related Codes

What does HCPCS code A8006 represent and where is it typically used?

Which patients and clinical workflow are associated with billing A8006?

What other CPT codes might be billed alongside A8006?

Which diagnoses are commonly associated with medical necessity for A8006?

Which payers are listed as covering A8006 and does the page provide reimbursement details?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code A8006 represent and where is it typically used?

Which patients and clinical workflow are associated with billing A8006?

What other CPT codes might be billed alongside A8006?

Which diagnoses are commonly associated with medical necessity for A8006?

Which payers are listed as covering A8006 and does the page provide reimbursement details?

References