HCPCS Level II L3150: Foot Abduction Rotation Bar, Without Shoes

HCPCS Level II code L3150 describes a foot abduction rotation bar supplied without shoes, a durable medical equipment accessory used to maintain or improve foot positioning and alignment; service type: provision of an orthotic/positioning device accessory; typical site of service: home or outpatient durable medical equipment setting where orthotic components are fitted and used.

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HCPCS Level II L3150: Foot Abduction Rotation Bar, Without Shoes

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A typical patient is a pediatric or adult patient with congenital or acquired foot deformity characterized by forefoot adduction or medial rotation, such as clubfoot, metatarsus adductus, or post‑surgical positioning needs. Presentation frequently occurs in an outpatient orthotics clinic, pediatric orthopedics office, or durable medical equipment (DME) provider setting. The patient is evaluated by an orthopedist, pediatric orthopedist, or orthotist; measurements and gait assessment are documented. An abduction rotation bar without shoes (L3150) is selected to maintain or correct forefoot abduction during serial casting, bracing, or nighttime use. The orthotist fabricates or customizes the device, fits it to the patient, and provides instructions on wear time, skin checks, and follow‑up. Follow‑up visits assess fit, skin integrity, range of motion, and adjustment needs; documentation supports medical necessity referencing the underlying diagnosis and functional limitation. Typical sites of service include outpatient orthotics clinics, pediatric orthopedic offices, and DME providers; the device may be shipped to the patient’s home after fitting and documentation.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`29515`	Application of walking boot; short leg, without casting	May be used before or in conjunction with bracing to immobilize foot prior to orthotic fitting.
`29405`	Strapping; ankle and/or foot	May be performed during fitting visits to secure components temporarily for assessment.
`97760`	Orthotic management and training, initial encounter	Used by clinicians to document patient training in use, donning/doffing, and skin checks for the abduction rotation bar.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (used in the provision of DME)	Billed for non‑covered supplies used in fabrication or fitting of the orthotic.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	May be provided by physical therapists during follow‑up to address gait and strengthening alongside orthotic use.

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
207K00000X	Allergy & Immunology Physician	An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Select…
333600000X	Pharmacy	A facility used by pharmacists for the compounding and dispensing of medicinal preparations and other associated professional and administrative servi…
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…
174400000X	Specialist	An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond…
363L00000X	Nurse Practitioner	(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision mak…
2278P4000X	Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapist	Transport respiratory therapist provide patient assessment, initiation of treatment modalities and continued monitoring of patient status of the criti…
2472V0600X	Veterinary Technician	None
111NR0400X	Rehabilitation Chiropractor	Rehabilitation is the discipline focused on restoring a patient's functional abilities to pre-injury or pre-disease status. Functional abilities are d…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

19 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
M20.11	Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
M20.12	Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
M24.671	Ankylosis, right ankle
M24.672	Ankylosis, left ankle
M76.60	Achilles tendinitis, unspecified leg
M76.61	Achilles tendinitis, right leg
M77.9	Enthesopathy, unspecified
M79.671	Pain in right foot
M79.672	Pain in left foot
M84.50XA	Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, unspecified site, initial encounter for fracture

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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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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
`29515`	Application of walking boot; short leg, without casting	May be used before or in conjunction with bracing to immobilize foot prior to orthotic fitting.
`29405`	Strapping; ankle and/or foot	May be performed during fitting visits to secure components temporarily for assessment.
`97760`	Orthotic management and training, initial encounter	Used by clinicians to document patient training in use, donning/doffing, and skin checks for the abduction rotation bar.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (used in the provision of DME)	Billed for non‑covered supplies used in fabrication or fitting of the orthotic.
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	May be provided by physical therapists during follow‑up to address gait and strengthening alongside orthotic use.

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
207K00000X	Allergy & Immunology Physician	An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Select…
333600000X	Pharmacy	A facility used by pharmacists for the compounding and dispensing of medicinal preparations and other associated professional and administrative servi…
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…
174400000X	Specialist	An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond…
363L00000X	Nurse Practitioner	(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision mak…
2278P4000X	Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapist	Transport respiratory therapist provide patient assessment, initiation of treatment modalities and continued monitoring of patient status of the criti…
2472V0600X	Veterinary Technician	None
111NR0400X	Rehabilitation Chiropractor	Rehabilitation is the discipline focused on restoring a patient's functional abilities to pre-injury or pre-disease status. Functional abilities are d…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

19 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
M20.11	Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
M20.12	Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
M24.671	Ankylosis, right ankle
M24.672	Ankylosis, left ankle
M76.60	Achilles tendinitis, unspecified leg
M76.61	Achilles tendinitis, right leg
M77.9	Enthesopathy, unspecified
M79.671	Pain in right foot
M79.672	Pain in left foot
M84.50XA	Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, unspecified site, initial encounter for fracture

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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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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 ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

References

HCPCS Level II L3150: Foot Abduction Rotation Bar, Without Shoes

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code L3150 represent?

In what clinical situations and settings is L3150 used?

What documentation is important to support medical necessity for billing L3150?

Which related CPT codes are commonly associated with provision or use of the abduction rotation bar?

Which diagnoses are listed as relevant indications for L3150?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code L3150 represent?

In what clinical situations and settings is L3150 used?

What documentation is important to support medical necessity for billing L3150?

Which related CPT codes are commonly associated with provision or use of the abduction rotation bar?

Which diagnoses are listed as relevant indications for L3150?

References