HCPCS L7008: Electric Pediatric Myoelectric Hand

HCPCS Level II code L7008 describes an electric hand, switch or myoelectric, controlled, pediatric, a prosthetic upper-extremity device designed for pediatric patients that uses electric or myoelectric control to operate a hand prosthesis; service type: prosthetic device (upper extremity); typical site of service: outpatient prosthetics clinic or specialized pediatric orthotics and prosthetics center.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 6-year-old child with congenital unilateral transradial limb deficiency is evaluated in a pediatric prosthetics clinic for functional restoration of grasp. The interdisciplinary team includes a pediatric physiatrist, prosthetist, occupational therapist, and prosthetic technician. After baseline assessment of residual limb anatomy, range of motion, and family goals, the team recommends a powered pediatric myoelectric hand (L7008) with a switch or myoelectric control system to enable basic grasp and release for activities of daily living and school participation.

The clinical workflow includes: referral and medical necessity documentation by the treating physician; pre-prosthetic evaluation and socket/cuff casting by the prosthetist; surface electromyography (EMG) site testing by the therapist or prosthetist to identify viable myoelectric control sites; fabrication and fitting of the pediatric electric hand; device programming and adjustment (myoelectric tuning or switch placement) during fitting visits; caregiver training and child occupational therapy for device use and maintenance; and periodic follow-up for sizing, function adjustments, and repairs. Billing uses the HCPCS Level II code L7008 for the pediatric electric hand (switch or myoelectric controlled). Typical sites of service are outpatient prosthetics clinics, pediatric rehabilitation centers, and hospital-based prosthetics departments. Typical payors involved may include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, BUCA, and Medicare for eligible beneficiaries.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`97760`	Orthotic(s)/prosthetic(s) management and training, initial encounter (includes assessment, fitting, and training)	Used by occupational or physical therapists for initial device training and functional integration after delivery of a pediatric myoelectric hand.
`97763`	Orthotic(s)/prosthetic(s) management and training, subsequent encounter	Used for follow-up therapy visits for ongoing training, adjustments, and progression of function.
`95940`	Muscle testing, per limb, myoelectric (electromyographic) with nerve conduction, quantitative; limited	Used when surface EMG testing is performed to identify control sites for a myoelectric prosthesis during pre-prosthetic evaluation.
`97750`	Physical performance test or measurement (e.g., musculoskeletal, functional capacity)	Used for baseline and follow-up functional assessments to document improvement with the prosthesis.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles) provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit	Used to bill nonstandard consumable supplies provided during fittings or clinic visits related to the prosthesis.

Related Modifiers

6 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
62	Modifier 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…
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…
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…
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…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
261QP2300X	Primary Care Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
103T00000X	Psychologist	A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, a…
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…
363A00000X	Physician Assistant	A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and…
2472D0500X	Darkroom Technician	None
170300000X	Genetic Counselor (M.S.)	A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; id…
261QG0250X	Genetics Clinic/Center	An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing analysis of family history, genetic laboratory testing and analysis, diagnosis of geneti…
225XE1200X	Ergonomics Occupational Therapist	Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers · Occupational Therapist

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

16 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
D82.1	Di George's syndrome
G62.9	Polyneuropathy, unspecified
G71.3	Mitochondrial myopathy, not elsewhere classified
G80.0	Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
G80.1	Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
P10.9	Unspecified intracranial laceration and hemorrhage due to birth injury
Q74.0	Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
Q74.3	Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
Q79.0	Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Q79.1	Other congenital malformations of diaphragm

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Related Payer Policy Updates

Specialty: Physical Medicine, Rehab & Therapies1 / 2

10 rows

Policy	Payer	Effective Date
Clinical Review Criteria — Lymphedema Therapy and Training (Complete Decongestive Therapy; LVA)	Kaiser Permanente	2026-09-01
Therapy Services — Electric Stimulation for Pain, Swelling and Function in a Clinic Setting	Cigna	2026-08-15
Site of Care: Outpatient Hospital Setting for Physical and Occupational Therapy	Cigna	2026-08-15
Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Kentucky Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Cognitive Rehabilitation and Coma Stimulation (for Tennessee Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Home Traction Therapy (for Pennsylvania Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Florida Only)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Pennsylvania Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Cognitive Rehabilitation and Coma Stimulation (for Idaho Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01

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(s)/prosthetic(s) management and training, initial encounter (includes assessment, fitting, and training)	Used by occupational or physical therapists for initial device training and functional integration after delivery of a pediatric myoelectric hand.
`97763`	Orthotic(s)/prosthetic(s) management and training, subsequent encounter	Used for follow-up therapy visits for ongoing training, adjustments, and progression of function.
`95940`	Muscle testing, per limb, myoelectric (electromyographic) with nerve conduction, quantitative; limited	Used when surface EMG testing is performed to identify control sites for a myoelectric prosthesis during pre-prosthetic evaluation.
`97750`	Physical performance test or measurement (e.g., musculoskeletal, functional capacity)	Used for baseline and follow-up functional assessments to document improvement with the prosthesis.
`99070`	Supplies and materials (except spectacles) provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit	Used to bill nonstandard consumable supplies provided during fittings or clinic visits related to the prosthesis.

Related Modifiers

6 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
62	Modifier 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…
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…
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…
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…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
261QP2300X	Primary Care Clinic/Center	Ambulatory Health Care Facilities · Clinic/Center
103T00000X	Psychologist	A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, a…
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…
363A00000X	Physician Assistant	A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and…
2472D0500X	Darkroom Technician	None
170300000X	Genetic Counselor (M.S.)	A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; id…
261QG0250X	Genetics Clinic/Center	An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing analysis of family history, genetic laboratory testing and analysis, diagnosis of geneti…
225XE1200X	Ergonomics Occupational Therapist	Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers · Occupational Therapist

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

16 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
D82.1	Di George's syndrome
G62.9	Polyneuropathy, unspecified
G71.3	Mitochondrial myopathy, not elsewhere classified
G80.0	Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
G80.1	Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
P10.9	Unspecified intracranial laceration and hemorrhage due to birth injury
Q74.0	Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
Q74.3	Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
Q79.0	Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Q79.1	Other congenital malformations of diaphragm

Showing 1–10 of 16

Related Payer Policy Updates

Specialty: Physical Medicine, Rehab & Therapies1 / 2

10 rows

Policy	Payer	Effective Date
Clinical Review Criteria — Lymphedema Therapy and Training (Complete Decongestive Therapy; LVA)	Kaiser Permanente	2026-09-01
Therapy Services — Electric Stimulation for Pain, Swelling and Function in a Clinic Setting	Cigna	2026-08-15
Site of Care: Outpatient Hospital Setting for Physical and Occupational Therapy	Cigna	2026-08-15
Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Kentucky Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Cognitive Rehabilitation and Coma Stimulation (for Tennessee Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Home Traction Therapy (for Pennsylvania Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Florida Only)	Colorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans	2026-08-01
Habilitation and Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational, Physical, and Speech) (for Pennsylvania Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01
Cognitive Rehabilitation and Coma Stimulation (for Idaho Only)	UnitedHealthcare	2026-08-01

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 Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

References

HCPCS L7008: Electric Pediatric Myoelectric Hand

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code L7008 represent and where is it typically used?

Which modifiers should I consider when billing L7008?

What clinical documentation is important to support medical necessity for billing L7008?

Which related CPT codes are commonly used alongside L7008?

Which payors commonly cover services billed with L7008 and does coverage vary?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Payer Policy Updates

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code L7008 represent and where is it typically used?

Which modifiers should I consider when billing L7008?

What clinical documentation is important to support medical necessity for billing L7008?

Which related CPT codes are commonly used alongside L7008?

Which payors commonly cover services billed with L7008 and does coverage vary?

References