Summary & Overview
HCPCS L7009: Electric/Myoelectric Adult Prosthetic Hook
HCPCS Level II code L7009 designates an adult electric hook or myoelectric‑controlled prosthetic terminal device. This code identifies a powered prosthetic component used in upper‑extremity fittings where electronic or myoelectric control provides improved function for users. Nationally, such devices are relevant for prosthetic provision, device classification, and coverage determinations because they represent higher‑cost, technology‑dependent components that affect reimbursement and care planning.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of what L7009 represents clinically and operationally, typical sites of service, and the payer landscape addressed. The publication outlines benchmark considerations for this device category, summarizes relevant policy implications for coverage and coding, and provides clinical context about when an electric or myoelectric hook is used in adult prosthetic care. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code L7009 describes an electric hook, switch or myoelectric controlled, adult prosthetic component. This item is a powered upper‑extremity prosthetic terminal device designed for adult patients who require an electric or myoelectrically controlled hook as part of a prosthetic arm or terminal device system.
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Service type: Durable medical equipment / prosthetic component
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Typical site of service: Outpatient prosthetics clinics, specialized prosthetic and orthotic providers, and ambulatory care settings
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A 45-year-old adult with a transradial amputation presents to a prosthetics clinic for fitting and activation of an electrically controlled terminal device. The patient has intact residual limb musculature with viable myoelectric signal sites following traumatic limb loss six months prior and completed prosthetic preparatory therapy. The multidisciplinary workflow includes an initial prosthetist evaluation, surface electromyography mapping to identify optimal myoelectric control sites, fabrication and fitting of a custom socket, programming and calibration of the myoelectric electronics that control the electric hook, training with an occupational therapist on device control and activities of daily living, and follow-up adjustments for alignment, electrode placement, and software sensitivity.
Typical site of service is an outpatient prosthetics and orthotics clinic or a specialized rehabilitation facility. The service involves device provision, programming, and patient training for an adult myoelectric-controlled electric hook (L7009).
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
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11 | Service or procedure performed in its entirety | Use when the device provision and programming are completed without unusual circumstances. |