HCPCS Level II L6805: Addition to Terminal Device, Modifier Wrist Unit

HCPCS Level II code L6805 describes an addition to a terminal device, modifier wrist unit, used when attaching or integrating a wrist-modifying component to a prosthetic or orthotic terminal device; the service is an upper‑extremity prosthetic component modification typically furnished in an outpatient prosthetics/orthotics clinic or durable medical equipment (DME) supplier setting.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 54-year-old patient with a transradial amputation presents to a prosthetics clinic for fitting and optimization of a myoelectric terminal device. The prosthetist determines that the existing socket and wrist assembly are compatible but requires an additional wrist unit to accommodate a different terminal device style and improve rotation and alignment. The clinic schedules a same-day technical visit during which the prosthetist fits and secures the L6805 addition to the terminal device (modifier wrist unit), performs adjustments for range of motion and alignment, documents measurements, and educates the patient on donning, doffing, and maintenance. The device is billed to the patient’s medical benefit; common payors for adjudication include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, BUCA, and Medicare. Clinical workflow steps: referral and order review, device selection, fabrication or component retrieval, in-clinic fitting and alignment, functional testing, patient education, and documentation of device details, modifiers, and associated ICD-10 diagnosis codes in the claim.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97760`	Orthotic management and training, upper extremity; initial fitting and training	Commonly performed during the same visit to train the patient on use of the new wrist unit
`97763`	Orthotic or prosthetic management and training, upper limb prosthesis; subsequent encounter	Used for follow-up functional training after initial fitting of `L6805`
`99070`	Supplies and materials (e.g., prosthetic accessories) provided in the office	Used for miscellaneous non-billable supply costs associated with fitting and minor components
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	Used when occupational therapy provides functional activities to integrate the new terminal device
`84364`	(Not a CPT code — placeholder)	Data not available in the input.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
96	Modifier 96 is appended to CPT codes to indicate that a service or procedure was provided for habilitative purposes — i.e., to help a patient learn, maintain, or improve skills and functioning for…	- Use modifier -96 when a procedure or service that could be either habilitative or rehabilitative is provided specifically for habilitative purposes — i.e., to help a patient learn, maintain, or…
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…
93	Modifier 93 denotes that a billed service was delivered synchronously via audio-only telecommunications (real-time telephone or other audio-only system). The AMA added modifier 93 in CPT Appendix A…	- When to use: Apply modifier -93 when a synchronous, real-time, two-way patient–provider encounter is conducted entirely via audio-only (telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only…
79	Modifier 79 indicates a surgical procedure performed during the postoperative global period of a prior surgery that is unrelated to the original procedure. Per AMA/CPT and CMS guidance, it is…	- Use modifier 79 when the same physician (or same‑specialty physician in the same group) performs a surgical procedure during the postoperative global period of a prior surgery and the new procedure…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
367H00000X	Anesthesiologist Assistant	An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants …
208800000X	Urology Physician	A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has compreh…
207T00000X	Neurological Surgery Physician	A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and reh…
171100000X	Acupuncturist	An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long,…
2084P0804X	Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician	Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, beh…
2080P0006X	Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician	A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal…
261QM0801X	Mental Health Clinic/Center (Including Community Mental Health Center)	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
2082S0099X	Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician	A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including c…

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, upper extremity; initial fitting and training	Commonly performed during the same visit to train the patient on use of the new wrist unit
`97763`	Orthotic or prosthetic management and training, upper limb prosthesis; subsequent encounter	Used for follow-up functional training after initial fitting of `L6805`
`99070`	Supplies and materials (e.g., prosthetic accessories) provided in the office	Used for miscellaneous non-billable supply costs associated with fitting and minor components
`97530`	Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one)	Used when occupational therapy provides functional activities to integrate the new terminal device
`84364`	(Not a CPT code — placeholder)	Data not available in the input.

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
96	Modifier 96 is appended to CPT codes to indicate that a service or procedure was provided for habilitative purposes — i.e., to help a patient learn, maintain, or improve skills and functioning for…	- Use modifier -96 when a procedure or service that could be either habilitative or rehabilitative is provided specifically for habilitative purposes — i.e., to help a patient learn, maintain, or…
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…
93	Modifier 93 denotes that a billed service was delivered synchronously via audio-only telecommunications (real-time telephone or other audio-only system). The AMA added modifier 93 in CPT Appendix A…	- When to use: Apply modifier -93 when a synchronous, real-time, two-way patient–provider encounter is conducted entirely via audio-only (telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only…
79	Modifier 79 indicates a surgical procedure performed during the postoperative global period of a prior surgery that is unrelated to the original procedure. Per AMA/CPT and CMS guidance, it is…	- Use modifier 79 when the same physician (or same‑specialty physician in the same group) performs a surgical procedure during the postoperative global period of a prior surgery and the new procedure…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
367H00000X	Anesthesiologist Assistant	An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants …
208800000X	Urology Physician	A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has compreh…
207T00000X	Neurological Surgery Physician	A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and reh…
171100000X	Acupuncturist	An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long,…
2084P0804X	Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician	Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, beh…
2080P0006X	Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician	A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal…
261QM0801X	Mental Health Clinic/Center (Including Community Mental Health Center)	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
2082S0099X	Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician	A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including c…

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

Showing 1–10 of 472

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 Level II L6805: Addition to Terminal Device, Modifier Wrist Unit

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code L6805 represent and where is it typically provided?

Which modifiers are commonly used with L6805 and when should they be applied?

Which payors are commonly involved in adjudicating claims for L6805 and why is accurate coding important?

Which ICD-10 diagnosis codes are relevant when billing L6805?

What CPT codes or services are commonly billed alongside L6805 during a fitting visit?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code L6805 represent and where is it typically provided?

Which modifiers are commonly used with L6805 and when should they be applied?

Which payors are commonly involved in adjudicating claims for L6805 and why is accurate coding important?

Which ICD-10 diagnosis codes are relevant when billing L6805?

What CPT codes or services are commonly billed alongside L6805 during a fitting visit?

References