HCPCS Level II L6880: Electric Myoelectric Hand with Articulating Digits

HCPCS Level II code L6880 describes an electric hand prosthesis with switch or myoelectric control and independently articulating digits, including motors; the service is a prosthetic upper-limb device typically furnished as a durable medical equipment item for prosthetic fitting and delivery in outpatient prosthetics clinics, orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) offices, or specialty rehabilitation centers.

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HCPCS Level II L6880: Electric Myoelectric Hand with Articulating Digits

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 42-year-old traumatic amputation patient presents to a specialized prosthetics clinic for fitting of a myoelectric partial hand prosthesis. The patient has residual forearm musculature and intact skin over the residual limb, with goals of restoring pinch and grasp function for activities of daily living and work-related tasks. The clinical workflow includes: initial evaluation by a prosthetist and occupational therapist to assess residual limb anatomy, range of motion, and myoelectric signal viability; measurement and casting or digital scanning of the residual limb; selection of L6880 electric hand with independently articulating digits and incorporated motors; programming and calibration of myoelectric control patterns; fabrication and fitting appointment with iterative alignment and socket adjustments; training sessions with occupational therapy for control strategies and activity training; and scheduled follow-up visits for device maintenance, component repair, and functional outcome assessment. Typical device delivery occurs in an outpatient prosthetics clinic or rehabilitation facility, with potential multidisciplinary input from orthopedics, physiatry, and hand surgery for pre-prosthetic optimization.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97763`	Orthotic/prosthetic management and training, upper extremity, initial; 1 or more sessions	Used for post-delivery training and functional use instruction for the myoelectric hand
`97760`	Orthotic/prosthetic management and training, upper extremity, initial encounter	Used for initial device training and assessment of prosthetic fit and function
`99455`	Work related or medical disability examination services for work capacity evaluation (employer/facilitated)	May be used when documentation of functional capacity with prosthesis is required for work return-to-duty evaluations
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit	May be used for non-covered disposable materials or accessory supplies provided at fitting
`97750`	Orthotic/prosthetic checkout; initial fitting and follow-up adjustments	Used for iterative adjustments and alignments during the fitting and follow-up appointments

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
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…
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…
80	CPT® 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…
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…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
2080P0208X	Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician	A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific know…
2084P0800X	Psychiatry Physician	A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, …
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…
261QX0100X	Occupational Medicine Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
224L00000X	Pedorthist	An individual who is trained in the management and treatment of conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities requiring fitting, fabricating, a…
2471Q0001X	Quality Management Radiologic Technologist	A radiologic technologist who specializes in quality management.
1835P1400X	Pain Management Pharmacist	A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills, providing integrated, comprehensive, and accessible healthcare services t…
225CX0006X	Orientation and Mobility Training Rehabilitation Counselor	Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists teach children and adults who have visual impairments the specific orientation skills used to find one's wa…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

21 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
G54.0	Brachial plexus disorders
G60.0	Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
G60.9	Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
G71.3	Mitochondrial myopathy, not elsewhere classified
M05.851	Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right hip
M06.861	Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right knee
M08.051	Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip
M08.052	Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left hip
M19.011	Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
M19.012	Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

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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
`97763`	Orthotic/prosthetic management and training, upper extremity, initial; 1 or more sessions	Used for post-delivery training and functional use instruction for the myoelectric hand
`97760`	Orthotic/prosthetic management and training, upper extremity, initial encounter	Used for initial device training and assessment of prosthetic fit and function
`99455`	Work related or medical disability examination services for work capacity evaluation (employer/facilitated)	May be used when documentation of functional capacity with prosthesis is required for work return-to-duty evaluations
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit	May be used for non-covered disposable materials or accessory supplies provided at fitting
`97750`	Orthotic/prosthetic checkout; initial fitting and follow-up adjustments	Used for iterative adjustments and alignments during the fitting and follow-up appointments

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
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…
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…
80	CPT® 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…
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…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
2080P0208X	Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician	A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific know…
2084P0800X	Psychiatry Physician	A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, …
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…
261QX0100X	Occupational Medicine Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
224L00000X	Pedorthist	An individual who is trained in the management and treatment of conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities requiring fitting, fabricating, a…
2471Q0001X	Quality Management Radiologic Technologist	A radiologic technologist who specializes in quality management.
1835P1400X	Pain Management Pharmacist	A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills, providing integrated, comprehensive, and accessible healthcare services t…
225CX0006X	Orientation and Mobility Training Rehabilitation Counselor	Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists teach children and adults who have visual impairments the specific orientation skills used to find one's wa…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

21 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
G54.0	Brachial plexus disorders
G60.0	Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
G60.9	Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
G71.3	Mitochondrial myopathy, not elsewhere classified
M05.851	Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right hip
M06.861	Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right knee
M08.051	Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip
M08.052	Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left hip
M19.011	Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
M19.012	Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

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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 L6880: Electric Myoelectric Hand with Articulating Digits

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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 L6880 represent and where is it typically provided?

Which modifiers should I consider when billing L6880?

What CPT codes are commonly billed alongside L6880 for training, fitting, or related services?

Which payers commonly cover L6880 and how is medical necessity attested?

What is the typical clinical workflow and which specialties are involved when delivering an L6880 device?

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 L6880 represent and where is it typically provided?

Which modifiers should I consider when billing L6880?

What CPT codes are commonly billed alongside L6880 for training, fitting, or related services?

Which payers commonly cover L6880 and how is medical necessity attested?

What is the typical clinical workflow and which specialties are involved when delivering an L6880 device?

References