HCPCS K0040: Adjustable Angle Footplate, Each

HCPCS Level II code K0040 describes an adjustable angle footplate, each, a durable medical equipment component used to support or position the foot for patients with mobility or positioning needs; service type: durable medical equipment; typical site of service: home, outpatient clinic, or long-term care facility where DME is fitted or supplied.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A patient with foot drop or significant ankle positioning needs an orthotic footplate to provide support, alignment, and pressure distribution. Typical candidates include adults recovering from stroke with weakness of ankle dorsiflexors, patients with peripheral neuropathy and foot deformity, or those requiring a custom wheelchair foot support. In a common outpatient workflow, a prosthetist/orthotist evaluates the patient in a clinic or durable medical equipment (DME) provider setting, documents the functional impairment and measurements, selects an K0040 adjustable angle footplate (each), and fits the component to a wheelchair footrest or custom orthosis. The provider documents medical necessity, the device description, laterality if applicable, and any adjustments performed. The footplate may be ordered by a physiatrist, orthopedist, neurologist, or primary care clinician after conservative measures are documented. Typical site of service is an outpatient DME supplier clinic, orthotics clinic, rehabilitation facility, or hospital outpatient department when provided as part of a complex orthotic or wheelchair fitting.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97760`	Orthotic management and training (including assessment and fitting when not otherwise reported), initial encounter for custom-fabricated or custom-fitted orthoses	Used for patient training and initial fitting when a custom orthosis incorporating an `K0040` footplate is provided.
`97763`	Orthotic management and training, subsequent encounter	Used for follow-up adjustments and training related to the footplate and orthotic.
`99213`	Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, typically 15 minutes	Commonly used for the ordering clinician visit documenting need for the adjustable angle footplate.
`A9270`	Non-covered item or service, not otherwise specified	Data not available in the input.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact	Used when therapists perform functional retraining related to the new footplate.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
50	Modifier –50 (Bilateral Procedure) is appended to a CPT code when an identical procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures during the same operative session. The AMA states to add…	- Use modifier -50 when the same CPT surgical, diagnostic, or radiology procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures (both sides of the body) during the same operative/session by the same…
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…
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
53	Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…	- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
78	CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…	- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
332B00000X	Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies	A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for…
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
207Q00000X	Family Medicine Physician	Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadt…
1835P0200X	Pediatric Pharmacist	A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists that ensures the sa…
207ZP0101X	Anatomic Pathology Physician	A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the labora…
106H00000X	Marriage & Family Therapist	A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related menta…
174200000X	Meals Provider	A public or privately owned facility providing meals to individuals traveling long distances or receiving prolonged outpatient medical services away f…
106S00000X	Behavior Technician	The behavior technician is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst c…

HCPCS K0001: Standard Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0002-STANDARD-HEMI-LOW-SEAT-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0002: Standard Hemi (Low Seat) Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0003-LIGHTWEIGHT-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0003: Lightweight Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0004-HIGH-STRENGTH-LIGHTWEIGHT-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0004: High Strength, Lightweight Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0005-ULTRALIGHTWEIGHT-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS Level II K0005: Ultralightweight Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0006-HEAVY-DUTY-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS Level II K0006: Heavy Duty Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0007-EXTRA-HEAVY-DUTY-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS Level II K0007: Extra Heavy Duty Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0008-CUSTOM-MANUAL-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0008: Custom Manual Wheelchair/Base

HCPCS-K0009-OTHER-MANUAL-WHEELCHAIR-BASE

HCPCS K0009: Other Manual Wheelchair/Base

HCPCS-K0010-STANDARD-WEIGHT-FRAME-POWER-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0010: Standard Weight Frame Motorized/Power Wheelchair

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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
`97760`	Orthotic management and training (including assessment and fitting when not otherwise reported), initial encounter for custom-fabricated or custom-fitted orthoses	Used for patient training and initial fitting when a custom orthosis incorporating an `K0040` footplate is provided.
`97763`	Orthotic management and training, subsequent encounter	Used for follow-up adjustments and training related to the footplate and orthotic.
`99213`	Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, typically 15 minutes	Commonly used for the ordering clinician visit documenting need for the adjustable angle footplate.
`A9270`	Non-covered item or service, not otherwise specified	Data not available in the input.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact	Used when therapists perform functional retraining related to the new footplate.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
50	Modifier –50 (Bilateral Procedure) is appended to a CPT code when an identical procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures during the same operative session. The AMA states to add…	- Use modifier -50 when the same CPT surgical, diagnostic, or radiology procedure is performed on paired anatomical structures (both sides of the body) during the same operative/session by the same…
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…
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
53	Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…	- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
78	CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…	- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
332B00000X	Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies	A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for…
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
207Q00000X	Family Medicine Physician	Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadt…
1835P0200X	Pediatric Pharmacist	A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists that ensures the sa…
207ZP0101X	Anatomic Pathology Physician	A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the labora…
106H00000X	Marriage & Family Therapist	A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related menta…
174200000X	Meals Provider	A public or privately owned facility providing meals to individuals traveling long distances or receiving prolonged outpatient medical services away f…
106S00000X	Behavior Technician	The behavior technician is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst c…

HCPCS K0001: Standard Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0002-STANDARD-HEMI-LOW-SEAT-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0002: Standard Hemi (Low Seat) Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0003-LIGHTWEIGHT-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0003: Lightweight Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0004-HIGH-STRENGTH-LIGHTWEIGHT-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0004: High Strength, Lightweight Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0005-ULTRALIGHTWEIGHT-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS Level II K0005: Ultralightweight Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0006-HEAVY-DUTY-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS Level II K0006: Heavy Duty Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0007-EXTRA-HEAVY-DUTY-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS Level II K0007: Extra Heavy Duty Wheelchair

HCPCS-K0008-CUSTOM-MANUAL-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0008: Custom Manual Wheelchair/Base

HCPCS-K0009-OTHER-MANUAL-WHEELCHAIR-BASE

HCPCS K0009: Other Manual Wheelchair/Base

HCPCS-K0010-STANDARD-WEIGHT-FRAME-POWER-WHEELCHAIR

HCPCS K0010: Standard Weight Frame Motorized/Power Wheelchair

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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

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

HCPCS K0040: Adjustable Angle Footplate, Each

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS K0040 describe and when is it used?

Which modifiers should I consider when billing K0040?

Who orders the K0040 footplate and where is it typically provided?

Which related CPT codes should I expect to see alongside K0040?

What diagnoses and documentation elements are relevant when billing K0040?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS K0040 describe and when is it used?

Which modifiers should I consider when billing K0040?

Who orders the K0040 footplate and where is it typically provided?

Which related CPT codes should I expect to see alongside K0040?

What diagnoses and documentation elements are relevant when billing K0040?

References