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    OpenPayerBilling CodesOrthotic Procedures and servicesHCPCS hcpcs-l1932-rigid-carbon-fiber-ankle-foot-orthosis-prefabricated-customized
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    HCPCS L1932: Prefabricated Carbon-Fiber Ankle-Foot Orthosis, Customized

    HCPCS Level II code L1932 describes a prefabricated ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) with a rigid anterior tibial section made of total carbon fiber or equivalent, which has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by a trained specialist; service type: provision and patient-specific customization of a prefabricated carbon-fiber AFO; typical site of service: outpatient orthotics/prosthetics clinic or outpatient rehabilitation setting where the device is fitted and adjusted.

    For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Interferential Stimulation Devices (for home use), Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Tumor Treating Fields (Alternating Electric Field Therapy) Medical Guideline, Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Bone Growth Stimulators Medical Guideline.

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    Clinical Context

    A 68-year-old patient with chronic anterior tibialis weakness and drop foot following a cerebrovascular accident presents to an orthotics clinic for evaluation. The clinician assesses gait, muscle strength, and ankle range of motion during a focused physical exam. The decision is made to provide an anterior tibial section rigid ankle-foot orthosis fabricated from total carbon fiber to provide dorsiflexion assist and mediolateral stability. The prefabricated device is selected, then trimmed, bent, and molded by a certified orthotist to fit the patient’s limb contours; straps and padding are adjusted. The orthotist documents medical necessity, measurements, modifications, fitting session details, and patient education on donning, wear schedule, and skin checks. Follow-up visits include fit adjustments, gait reassessment, and functional outcome documentation. Typical sites of service include outpatient orthotics/prosthetics clinics, hospital-based orthotics departments, and skilled nursing facilities when an orthotist performs customization for a specific patient.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    97760Orthotic management and training, initial encounter (e.g., fitting and adjustment of orthotic device)Performed by a therapist for training in donning/doffing, use, and care after AFO fitting
    97763Orthotic/prosthetic management and training, subsequent encounterUsed for follow-up visits to adjust, train, and reassess function with the AFO
    99203Office or other outpatient visit for evaluation and management of a new patient, low-mid complexityCommonly used by clinicians for initial evaluation and prescription of the AFO (new patient)
    99213Office or other outpatient visit for established patient, low complexityUsed for follow-up clinical visits documenting progress, issues, and modifications
    97001Physical therapy evaluation (historical CPT; commonly replaced by codes 97161–97163)Historically used for initial PT evaluation; contemporary equivalents may appear in clinical workflow
    99070Supplies and materials (except spectacles) provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visitUsed when additional supplies or materials related to customization are billed separately

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    52Modifier ‑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…
    53Modifier 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…
    78CPT 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…
    80CPT® Modifier 80 (Assistant Surgeon) is appended to a surgical CPT code when a physician (MD or DO) provides full, continuous assistance throughout the operative procedure. It is intended only for…- Use CPT Modifier -80 when a physician (MD or DO) serves as an assistant surgeon and provides full, continuous assistance throughout the entire operative procedure; append -80 to the surgical CPT…
    62Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

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    Taxonomy CodeSpecialtyNotes
    207P00000XEmergency Medicine PhysicianAn emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
    207L00000XAnesthesiology PhysicianAn anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
    174400000XSpecialistAn individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond…
    2081N0008XNeuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianA physician who specializes in neuromuscular medicine possesses specialized knowledge in the science, clinical evaluation and management of these diso…
    224P00000XProsthetistA health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care for individuals who have sustained…
    1223S0112XOral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functi…
    103TB0200XCognitive & Behavioral PsychologistA psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cog…
    2084P2900XPain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianA neurologist, child neurologists or psychiatrist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experie…

    Related ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    G81.90Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
    G81.91Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
    G82.20Paraplegia, unspecified
    G83.4Cauda equina syndrome
    M21.371Foot drop, right foot
    M21.372Foot drop, left foot
    M21.379Foot drop, unspecified foot
    M24.171Other articular cartilage disorders, right ankle
    M24.172Other articular cartilage disorders, left ankle
    M24.271Disorder of ligament, right ankle

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    Related Payer Policy Updates

    Specialty: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)1 / 3

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    PolicyPayerEffective Date
    Interferential Stimulation Devices (for home use)Moda Health2026-10-01
    Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Tumor Treating Fields (Alternating Electric Field Therapy) Medical GuidelineWPS Health Insurance2026-10-01
    Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Bone Growth Stimulators Medical GuidelineWPS Health Insurance2026-10-01
    General Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medical GuidelineWPS Health Insurance2026-10-01
    Prior Authorization for Durable Medical Equipment (DME)Blue Cross Blue Shield - Rhode Island2026-10-01

    Related Codes

    HCPCS-L0112-CRANIAL-CERVICAL-ORTHOSIS-CONGENITAL-TORTICOLLIS-CUSTOM

    HCPCS L0112: Cranial Cervical Orthosis, Congenital Torticollis Type

    HCPCS-L0113-CRANIAL-CERVICAL-ORTHOSIS-TORTICOLLIS

    HCPCS Level II L0113: Prefabricated Cranial Cervical Orthosis for Torticollis

    HCPCS-L0130-CERVICAL-FLEXIBLE-THERMOPLASTIC-COLLAR-MOLDED-TO-PATIENT

    HCPCS Level II L0130: Cervical Flexible Thermoplastic Collar, Molded to Patient

    HCPCS-L0140-CERVICAL-SEMI-RIGID-ADJUSTABLE-PLASTIC-COLLAR

    HCPCS Level II L0140: Cervical Semi-Rigid Adjustable Plastic Collar

    HCPCS-L0150-CERVICAL-SEMI-RIGID-ADJUSTABLE-CHIN-CUP

    HCPCS Level II L0150: Cervical Semi-Rigid Adjustable Chin Cup

    HCPCS-L0160-CERVICAL-SEMI-RIGID-OCCIPITAL-MANDIBULAR-SUPPORT

    HCPCS Level II L0160: Cervical Semi-Rigid Occipital/Mandibular Support

    HCPCS-L0170-CERVICAL-COLLAR-MOLDED-TO-PATIENT-MODEL

    HCPCS Level II L0170: Cervical Collar, Custom-Molded

    HCPCS-L0172-CERVICAL-COLLAR-SEMI-RIGID-THERMOPLASTIC-FOAM

    HCPCS L0172: Cervical Collar, Semi-Rigid Prefabricated

    HCPCS-L0174-CERVICAL-COLLAR-SEMI-RIGID-THORACIC-EXTENSION

    HCPCS L0174: Cervical Collar, Semi-Rigid Thermoplastic with Thoracic Extension

    HCPCS-L0180-CERVICAL-MULTIPLE-POST-COLLAR-OCCIPITAL-MANDIBULAR-ADJUSTABLE

    HCPCS Level II L0180: Cervical Orthosis with Occipital/Mandibular Supports

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    1. 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. 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. 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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