# L6960: Prosthetics

- **HCPCS code:** L6960
- **CMS description:** Shoulder disarticulation, external power, molded inner socket, removable shoulder shell, shoulder bulkhead, humeral section, mechanical elbow, forearm, otto bock or equal switch, cables, two batteries and one charger, switch control of terminal device

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [75 Prosthetic Device](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/75/)
2. [DM Durable Medical Equipment](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/DM/)

**Why these codes:** Prosthetic devices have their own STC; DME is the fallback.

**Sources:** CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor; X12 HIPAA 5010 service type code definitions; VerifyTX billing practice

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Canonical: https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/procedure-codes/L6960/