Prosthetics & artificial limbs
Hip-disarticulation prosthesis
Ordered through our account with Custom fabricated
A full-leg prosthesis with a hip joint and pelvic socket for an amputation at the hip.
Covered as a lower-limb prosthesis under Medicare Part B; physician documentation of the amputation level and rehabilitation potential is required.
HCPCS code
L5331 (endoskeletal, Canadian type) · L5626 (test socket)
Shown for reference — final billing depends on the exact item, size and documentation. Our intake team confirms the code with your plan.
We confirm your coverage and authorization before anything is delivered.
Your doctor can fax the order, prescription and medical records to (844) 474-7923.
How to use it
Set-up, use and care
- 1
Doff and don the prosthesis seated, using the pelvic band to guide it on.
- 2
Stand with the hip joint locked before shifting weight.
- 3
Check the pelvic rim and abdomen for redness after wear.
- 4
Bring the limb in for alignment changes as your strength changes.
Description
A hip disarticulation limb starts with a socket that supports the pelvis and includes a hip joint, knee and foot. Weight is carried through the pelvis and abdominal wall, so the fit is built carefully over a test socket before the final version.
Good to know
- Pelvic socket with hip joint
- Single-axis or microprocessor knee
- Endoskeletal pylon with foam cover
- Test socket stage before final fabrication
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