HCPCS Level II L5682: Addition to Lower Extremity Prosthetic Socket, Molded

HCPCS Level II code L5682 describes an addition to a lower extremity prosthetic socket for fittings below the knee, for thigh lacerations, or for gluteal/ischial molding; typical service type is prosthetic socket modification/addition and the typical site of service is an outpatient prosthetics clinic or orthotics and prosthetics facility where socket shaping and molding are performed.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 56-year-old patient presents to an outpatient prosthetics clinic following a transtibial amputation for peripheral vascular disease. The prosthetist is fabricating an additive (molded) soft tissue or shell component to the residual limb, specifically for the lower extremity below knee and thigh laceration or to address gluteal/ischial molding needs described by billing code L5682. The workflow includes an initial evaluation and limb measurement, casting or digital scanning of the residual limb, fabrication of the molded addition to improve socket fit and pressure distribution, a fitting appointment with iterative adjustments, and final delivery with patient education on donning/doffing and skin care. Typical sites of service are an outpatient prosthetics clinic, ambulatory surgery center for complex fittings, or a specialized rehabilitation facility. The patient scenario commonly involves socket fit issues, soft-tissue volume changes, pressure sores near the ischial/gluteal region for transfemoral or high-transected limb users, or the need to accommodate wound or laceration healing while maintaining prosthetic fit. Care typically involves coordination between the prosthetist, physical therapist, and the referring physician (orthopedist, vascular surgeon, or physiatrist).

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97760`	Orthotic management and training, initial encounter; fitting and training with return demonstrations for use of a prosthesis, 1 lower extremity, with basic training	Often performed during the fitting and patient training after delivery of the prosthetic addition.
`97763`	Orthotic/prosthetic follow-up care, established patient; 1 lower extremity prosthesis	Used for routine follow-up and adjustments after the molded addition is placed.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services	Billed for additional non-standard supplies used during fabrication or fitting when applicable.
`L5987`	Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, modification or addition of component, other than above, each	May be used for other specific add-ons or when a different HCPCS addition code better describes the component; billed in coordination with `L5682` when appropriate.
`L5856`	Socket, transfemoral, quadrilateral, flexible or rigid, each	Performed when the molded addition requires socket modification or replacement as part of achieving proper fit.

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…
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
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
2080P0206X	Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician	A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This speciali…
207X00000X	Orthopaedic Surgery Physician	An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated…
103T00000X	Psychologist	A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, a…
261QH0100X	Health Service Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
225XL0004X	Low Vision Occupational Therapist	Occupational therapists enable children and adults with visual impairment to engage in their chosen daily living activities safely and as independentl…
211D00000X	Podiatric Assistant	An individual who assists a podiatrist in tasks, such as exposing and developing x-rays; taking and recording patient histories; assisting in biomecha…
207PE0004X	Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician	An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehic…
207ND0900X	Dermatopathology Physician	A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic dis…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

26 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
L89.113	Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 3
L89.213	Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 3
L97.201	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf limited to breakdown of skin
L97.209	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with unspecified severity
L97.311	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle limited to breakdown of skin
L97.312	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle with fat layer exposed
L97.319	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle with unspecified severity
L97.401	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified heel and midfoot limited to breakdown of skin
L97.402	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed
L97.409	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified heel and midfoot with unspecified severity

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HCPCS Level II L5000: Partial Foot Shoe Insert with Longitudinal Arch, Toe Filler

HCPCS-L5010-PARTIAL-FOOT-MOLDED-SOCKET-ANKLE-HEIGHT-TOE-FILLER

HCPCS L5010: Partial Foot Molded Socket, Ankle Height, With Toe Filler

HCPCS-L5020-PARTIAL-FOOT-MOLDED-SOCKET-TIBIAL-TUBERCLE-TOE-FILLER

HCPCS L5020: Partial Foot Molded Socket with Toe Filler

HCPCS-L5050-ANKLE-SYMES-MOLDED-SOCKET-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS L5050: Ankle/Symes Molded Socket with SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5060-ANKLE-SYMES-METAL-FRAME-MOLDED-LEATHER-SOCKET-ARTICULATED-ANKLE-FOOT

HCPCS L5060: Ankle/Symes Metal Frame with Molded Leather Socket

HCPCS-L5100-BELOW-KNEE-MOLDED-SOCKET-SHIN-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS Level II L5100: Below-Knee Molded Socket with Shin and SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5105-BELOW-KNEE-PLASTIC-SOCKET-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS L5105: Below-Knee Plastic Socket Prosthesis with SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5150-KNEE-DISARTICULATION-MOLDED-SOCKET-EXTERNAL-KNEE-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS L5150: Knee Disarticulation Molded Socket with External Knee and SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5160-KNEE-DISARTICULATION-MOLDED-SOCKET-BENT-KNEE-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS Level II L5160: Knee Disarticulation Molded Socket, Bent Knee Configuration

HCPCS-L5200-ABOVE-KNEE-MOLDED-SOCKET-SINGLE-AXIS-KNEE-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS Level II L5200: Above-knee Prosthesis with Molded Socket and Single-axis Knee

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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, initial encounter; fitting and training with return demonstrations for use of a prosthesis, 1 lower extremity, with basic training	Often performed during the fitting and patient training after delivery of the prosthetic addition.
`97763`	Orthotic/prosthetic follow-up care, established patient; 1 lower extremity prosthesis	Used for routine follow-up and adjustments after the molded addition is placed.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services	Billed for additional non-standard supplies used during fabrication or fitting when applicable.
`L5987`	Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, modification or addition of component, other than above, each	May be used for other specific add-ons or when a different HCPCS addition code better describes the component; billed in coordination with `L5682` when appropriate.
`L5856`	Socket, transfemoral, quadrilateral, flexible or rigid, each	Performed when the molded addition requires socket modification or replacement as part of achieving proper fit.

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…
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
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
2080P0206X	Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician	A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This speciali…
207X00000X	Orthopaedic Surgery Physician	An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated…
103T00000X	Psychologist	A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, a…
261QH0100X	Health Service Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
225XL0004X	Low Vision Occupational Therapist	Occupational therapists enable children and adults with visual impairment to engage in their chosen daily living activities safely and as independentl…
211D00000X	Podiatric Assistant	An individual who assists a podiatrist in tasks, such as exposing and developing x-rays; taking and recording patient histories; assisting in biomecha…
207PE0004X	Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician	An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehic…
207ND0900X	Dermatopathology Physician	A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic dis…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

26 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
L89.113	Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 3
L89.213	Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 3
L97.201	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf limited to breakdown of skin
L97.209	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with unspecified severity
L97.311	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle limited to breakdown of skin
L97.312	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle with fat layer exposed
L97.319	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle with unspecified severity
L97.401	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified heel and midfoot limited to breakdown of skin
L97.402	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed
L97.409	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified heel and midfoot with unspecified severity

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HCPCS Level II L5000: Partial Foot Shoe Insert with Longitudinal Arch, Toe Filler

HCPCS-L5010-PARTIAL-FOOT-MOLDED-SOCKET-ANKLE-HEIGHT-TOE-FILLER

HCPCS L5010: Partial Foot Molded Socket, Ankle Height, With Toe Filler

HCPCS-L5020-PARTIAL-FOOT-MOLDED-SOCKET-TIBIAL-TUBERCLE-TOE-FILLER

HCPCS L5020: Partial Foot Molded Socket with Toe Filler

HCPCS-L5050-ANKLE-SYMES-MOLDED-SOCKET-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS L5050: Ankle/Symes Molded Socket with SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5060-ANKLE-SYMES-METAL-FRAME-MOLDED-LEATHER-SOCKET-ARTICULATED-ANKLE-FOOT

HCPCS L5060: Ankle/Symes Metal Frame with Molded Leather Socket

HCPCS-L5100-BELOW-KNEE-MOLDED-SOCKET-SHIN-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS Level II L5100: Below-Knee Molded Socket with Shin and SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5105-BELOW-KNEE-PLASTIC-SOCKET-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS L5105: Below-Knee Plastic Socket Prosthesis with SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5150-KNEE-DISARTICULATION-MOLDED-SOCKET-EXTERNAL-KNEE-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS L5150: Knee Disarticulation Molded Socket with External Knee and SACH Foot

HCPCS-L5160-KNEE-DISARTICULATION-MOLDED-SOCKET-BENT-KNEE-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS Level II L5160: Knee Disarticulation Molded Socket, Bent Knee Configuration

HCPCS-L5200-ABOVE-KNEE-MOLDED-SOCKET-SINGLE-AXIS-KNEE-SACH-FOOT

HCPCS Level II L5200: Above-knee Prosthesis with Molded Socket and Single-axis Knee

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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 L5682: Addition to Lower Extremity Prosthetic Socket, Molded

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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 is the clinical context for HCPCS code `L5682`?

Which related CPT codes are commonly used in conjunction with HCPCS code `L5682`?

What are some common diagnoses related to HCPCS code `L5682`?

What is the typical site of service for HCPCS code `L5682`?

What is the clinical relevance of ICD-10 code `Z89.511` in relation to HCPCS code `L5682`?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

What is the clinical context for HCPCS code `L5682`?

Which related CPT codes are commonly used in conjunction with HCPCS code `L5682`?

What are some common diagnoses related to HCPCS code `L5682`?

What is the typical site of service for HCPCS code `L5682`?

What is the clinical relevance of ICD-10 code `Z89.511` in relation to HCPCS code `L5682`?

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